Panama Elementary School
Panama Elementary School serves 854 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Panama Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (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 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Panama Elementary School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 854 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Panama Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Panama Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #4949 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 68% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 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 Panama Elementary School is Ridgeview High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stonecreek Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Douglas J. Miller Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Ridgeview High School Math: 17% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,529 students10
0.5 miles
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 398-3100 0.5 9-12 2,529 - Bakersfield Stonecreek Junior High School Math: 27% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 969 students10
1.0 miles
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-4521 1 7-8 969 - Bakersfield Douglas J. Miller Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 1,137 student10
1.4 miles
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 836-6689 1.4 K-6 1,137 - Bakersfield Berkshire Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 990 students10
1.5 miles
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 834-9472 1.5 K-6 990 - Bakersfield Granite Pointe Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 944 students10
1.8 miles
2900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 837-6040 1.8 K-5 944
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