Voorhies Elementary School

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Voorhies Elementary School serves 1,028 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 40% (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 96% 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: 1,028 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 29%
Reading Proficiency
: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Voorhies Elementary School's student population of 1,028 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

1,028 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Voorhies Elementary School is 0.13, 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

29%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Voorhies Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Voorhies 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

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Voorhies Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Voorhies Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

Hispanic

93%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Voorhies Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Voorhies Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

85%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Voorhies 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

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

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 Voorhies Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Voorhies Elementary School?

1,028 students attend Voorhies Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Voorhies Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.

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

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

What grades does Voorhies Elementary School offer ?

Voorhies Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Voorhies Elementary School part of?

Voorhies Elementary School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 1,028 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 29%
Reading Proficiency
: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education