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Hort Elementary School

2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
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Tel: (661) 631-5330
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Hort Elementary School serves 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Hort Elementary School's student population of 625 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hort Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
23%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
77%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hort Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hort Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
14%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Bakersfield City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hort Elementary School's ranking?

Hort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Hort Elementary School?

625 students attend Hort Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Hort Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hort Elementary School?

Hort Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Hort Elementary School offer ?

Hort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Hort Elementary School part of?

Hort Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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