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Bakersfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 28,835 students in Bakersfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bakersfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
45 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
28,835 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
1,340 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Bakersfield City School District, which is ranked #1700 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1663 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
129 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
313 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
23,551 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
55%
# Black Students
2,203 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,240 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
365 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,502
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,006
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,049
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,208
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,325
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,201
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,283
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,175
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,086
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,338 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$533 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$471 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,488
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,338
$19,787
Best Bakersfield City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5920
Grades: K-8
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Mesa Marin Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5870
Grades: K-6
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9801 Highland Knolls Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5960
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 631-5270
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Renegade Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5400
Grades: K-6
| 931 students
Rank: #77.
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Thorner St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5490
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #88.
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Eureka St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5950
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Henry Eissler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5250
Grades: K-6
| 566 students
Rank: #1010.
Harding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5300
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #1111.
Munsey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Brave Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5390
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5390
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #1212.
William Penn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 San Emidio St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5440
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #1313.
Chipman Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1414.
Voorhies Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5800
Grades: K-6
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1515.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Niles St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5360
Grades: K-6
| 845 students
Rank: #1616.
Frank West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Benton St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5830
Grades: K-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1717.
Rafer Johnson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Tenth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #1818.
Bessie E. Owens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 Potomac Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5420
Grades: K-6
| 889 students
Rank: #1919.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Rose Marie Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5930
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #2020.
Curran Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Lymric Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #2121.
Ramon Garza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5290
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Caroline Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4110 Garnsey Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5310
Grades: K-6
| 573 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Park Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5330
Grades: K-5
| 641 students
Rank: #2424.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2324 Verde St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5460
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2525.
Fremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5280
Grades: K-6
| 742 students
Rank: #2626.
Compton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Grades: 7-8
| 563 students
Rank: #2727.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5370
Grades: K-6
| 666 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sequoia Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Walter Stiern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #3030.
Emerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #3131.
Wayside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Ming Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 631-5820
Grades: K-6
| 683 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
College Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Sunny Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5220
Grades: K-6
| 776 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Leo G. Pauly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
313 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5430
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #3434.
Pioneer Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Pioneer Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5450
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #3535.
Myra A. Noble Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Noble Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5410
Grades: K-5
| 792 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District manages 45 public schools serving 28,835 students.
What is the rank of Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District is ranked #1700 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield City School District?
82% of Bakersfield City School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bakersfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,338 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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