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Fruitvale Elementary 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 5 public schools serving 3,031 students in Fruitvale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fruitvale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,031 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Fruitvale Elementary School District, which is ranked #584 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
#576 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
152 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,493 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
112 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,110 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
37%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
392
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
343
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
329
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
347
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
326
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
330
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
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 $13,812 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,173 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,812
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,173
$19,787
Best Fruitvale Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Vaquero Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336
Grades: K-6
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Fruitvale Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 589-3933
Grades: 7-8
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Endeavour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3550
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3550
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-3540
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Quailwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7301 Remington Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-6415
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 832-6415
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fruitvale Elementary School District?
Fruitvale Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,031 students.
What is the rank of Fruitvale Elementary School District?
Fruitvale Elementary School District is ranked #584 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 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 Fruitvale Elementary School District?
49% of Fruitvale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fruitvale Elementary School District?
Fruitvale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fruitvale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,173 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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