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Schools in 93308 — Bakersfield, California

93308 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.1 — 13.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.9 to 49.5, a 31.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
30.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
17.9 – 49.5
Avg Exceeded %
8.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 93308 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Olive Drive Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 22.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93308 averages 23.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93308 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93308
93308Bakersfield1130.1
93307Bakersfield2333.6+3.5
93309Bakersfield1231.2+1.1
93306Bakersfield1735.6+5.5
93305Bakersfield622.2-7.9
93311Bakersfield1049.7+19.6

School archetypes in 93308

2 Culture First1 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93308 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93308

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Olive Drive Elementary
Norris Elementary Culture First
50Kern22.5%49.7%8.9%1.4%
2Discovery Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
46Kern20.1%45.8%7.2%0.2%
3North High
Kern High Building Momentum
37Kern11.2%31.1%27.2%13.5%
4North Beardsley Elementary
Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum
32Kern9.7%25.7%29.5%0.7%
5Wingland Elementary
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
30Kern7.9%25.8%31.1%3.2%
6San Lauren Elementary
Beardsley Elementary On the Rise
28Kern5.1%21.1%24.1%1.0%
7Highland Elementary
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
26Kern5.5%22.5%29.7%2.2%
8Beardsley Elementary
Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum
23Kern3.2%15.1%29.1%1.0%
9Vista West Continuation High
Kern High Building Momentum
22Kern1.8%7.7%7.8%15.1%
10Standard Elementary
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
21Kern7.5%20.1%33.5%2.3%
11Standard Middle
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
18Kern3.4%16.1%33.2%10.6%

Schools in 93308 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93308

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Bakersfield good?
Bakersfield's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.1/100, which is 13.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Bakersfield?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Bakersfield is Olive Drive Elementary with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 22.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Bakersfield schools compare to the state average?
Bakersfield elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.9 to 49.5, a 31.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 11 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.