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Mt. Vernon Elementary School vs. Harding Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mt. Vernon Elementary School
2161 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Harding Elementary School
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mt. Vernon 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 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mt. Vernon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harding Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
657 students
546 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harding Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Vernon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harding Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Vernon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harding Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Vernon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harding Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#9124 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6637 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Vernon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harding Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harding Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harding Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bakersfield City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mt. Vernon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harding Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
101
80
Grade 1 Students
83
58
Grade 2 Students
83
91
Grade 3 Students
84
61
Grade 4 Students
97
96
Grade 5 Students
121
74
Grade 6 Students
88
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bakersfield City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt. Vernon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harding Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harding Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt. Vernon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harding Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bakersfield City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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