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Schools in 93312 — Bakersfield, California

93312 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.7 — 6.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 43.3 to 60.6, a 17.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.2
43.3 – 60.6
Avg Exceeded %
22.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 93312 schools perform

The top-ranked school is William B. Bimat Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 32.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93312. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93312 averages 9.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93312 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93312
93312Bakersfield1449.7
93311Bakersfield1049.7-0.1
93313Bakersfield1038.4-11.3
93314Bakersfield355.7+5.9
93309Bakersfield1231.2-18.5
93308Bakersfield1130.1-19.7

School archetypes in 93312

10 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 93312 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 93312

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1William B. Bimat Elementary
Norris Elementary Building Momentum
61Kern32.2%55.4%9.7%1.0%
2Liberty High
Kern High Strong All-Around
59Kern22.2%50.9%13.5%3.8%
3Centennial High
Kern High Building Momentum
56Kern23.0%52.3%12.4%5.6%
4Norris Elementary
Norris Elementary On the Rise
52Kern22.8%50.1%9.1%0.6%
5Fruitvale Junior High
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
51Kern21.9%50.4%11.0%0.5%
6Veterans Elementary
Norris Elementary Culture First
50Kern24.5%49.6%8.6%1.1%
7Rosedale-North Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
49Kern19.8%48.9%8.9%0.6%
8Independence Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
49Kern21.7%44.4%8.3%1.2%
9Endeavour Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
48Kern26.6%51.7%8.6%0.1%
10American Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
47Kern23.4%45.8%6.6%0.6%
11Almondale Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
45Kern18.9%42.2%4.1%0.9%
12Rosedale Middle
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
44Kern17.3%45.1%11.5%0.5%
13Patriot Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Culture First
44Kern17.8%41.4%5.5%0.7%
14Columbia Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
43Kern18.3%41.3%9.0%0.3%

Schools in 93312 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 93312

  • 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 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.7/100, which is 6.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.2% 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 William B. Bimat Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 32.2% 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 49.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 43.3 to 60.6, a 17.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 14 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.