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Ronald Reagan Elementary School vs. Highgate Elementary School

Should you attend Ronald Reagan Elementary School or Highgate Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
10800 Rosslyn Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Highgate Elementary School
13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Ronald Reagan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Highgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ronald Reagan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highgate Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
843 students
646 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ronald Reagan 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 Highgate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ronald Reagan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highgate Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ronald Reagan 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 Highgate Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ronald Reagan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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

#1174 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1650 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ronald Reagan 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 Highgate Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ronald Reagan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ronald Reagan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ronald Reagan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highgate Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
120
149
Grade 1 Students
106
89
Grade 2 Students
110
97
Grade 3 Students
128
110
Grade 4 Students
132
81
Grade 5 Students
119
58
Grade 6 Students
128
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
28%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Asian at Highgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
28%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ronald Reagan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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
28%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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 Highgate Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Panama-Buena Vista Union 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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