Serving 987 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8's student population of 987 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 309% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3821 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
70%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8's ranking?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is ranked #3821 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8?
987 students attend Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 offer ?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 part of?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 located?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is located in the Castle Ranch neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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