Schools in 93311 — Bakersfield, California
93311 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.7 — 5.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 29.7 to 71.0, a 41.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 93311 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Highgate Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 48.5% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 93311 averages 16.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 93311 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93311
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93311 are classified as Growth Engine or 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 93311
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highgate Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Strong All-Around | 71 | Kern | 48.5% | 74.1% | 12.9% | 0.9% |
| 2 | Stockdale High Kern High Building Momentum | 67 | Kern | 33.3% | 57.4% | 12.0% | 4.7% |
| 3 | Ronald Reagan Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 59 | Kern | 37.4% | 61.4% | 8.4% | 0.1% |
| 4 | Independence High Kern High Building Momentum | 55 | Kern | 18.7% | 42.6% | 15.8% | 8.4% |
| 5 | Buena Vista Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Culture First | 51 | Kern | 26.2% | 56.0% | 12.6% | 0.1% |
| 6 | Old River Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Growth Engine | 45 | Kern | 20.1% | 45.0% | 20.2% | 2.7% |
| 7 | Leo B. Hart Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union On the Rise | 43 | Kern | 21.1% | 46.6% | 16.8% | 2.7% |
| 8 | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 39 | Kern | 16.9% | 37.3% | 23.4% | 1.0% |
| 9 | Sing Lum Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 37 | Kern | 11.9% | 37.7% | 18.3% | 0.8% |
| 10 | Lakeside Lakeside Union Building Momentum | 30 | Kern | 9.1% | 27.7% | 23.1% | 1.9% |
Schools in 93311 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 93311
- 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
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