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Munsey Elementary School

3801 Brave Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Tel: (661) 631-5390
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Munsey Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Munsey 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 10%)

School Overview

Munsey Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
592 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Munsey Elementary School is 0.50, 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
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
24%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
32%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Munsey 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
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Munsey Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
18%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Munsey Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
9%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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
0.50
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Munsey 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
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Munsey 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 Munsey Elementary School's ranking?

Munsey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

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

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Munsey Elementary School?

592 students attend Munsey Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Munsey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Munsey Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Munsey Elementary School offer ?

Munsey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Munsey Elementary School part of?

Munsey Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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