Munsey Elementary School
Tel:
(661)631-5390
- Munsey Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Munsey Elementary School places 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 10%)
School Overview
- Munsey Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 635 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Munsey Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Munsey Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7802 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 23% | 6% |
| White | 10% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Munsey Elementary School is Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Curran Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Curran Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Tierra Del Sol Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 291 students
0.1 miles
3700 E. Belle Terrace
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661)832-3700 0.1 9-12 291 - Bakersfield Curran Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 923 students
0.3 miles
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)631-5240 0.3 6-8 923 - Bakersfield Evergreen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 677 students
0.8 miles
2600 Rose Marie Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661)631-5930 0.8 K-5 677 - Bakersfield West High School Grades: 9-12 | 2058 students
0.9 miles
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-2822 0.9 9-12 2058 - Bakersfield Caroline Harris Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 477 students
1.1 miles
4110 Garnsey Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)631-5310 1.1 K-5 477
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