Laurelglen Elementary School
Laurelglen Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Laurelglen Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Laurelglen Elementary School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 585 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Laurelglen Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Laurelglen Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4315 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 30% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Laurelglen Elementary School is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tevis Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 540 students10
0.6 miles
8900 W.wold Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 665-9471 0.6 K-6 540 - Bakersfield Tevis Junior High School Math: 31% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 780 students10
0.9 miles
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-7211 0.9 7-8 780 - Bakersfield Leo B. Hart Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 721 students10
1.1 miles
9501 Ridge Oak Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 664-1296 1.1 K-6 721 - Bakersfield Charles H. Castle Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 843 students10
1.2 miles
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 834-5311 1.2 K-6 843 - Bakersfield O. J. Actis Junior High School Math: 21% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 673 students10
1.3 miles
2400 W.holme Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250 1.3 7-8 673
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