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Schools in 93313 — Bakersfield, California

93313 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.4 to 47.1, a 20.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.8
26.4 – 47.1
Avg Exceeded %
15.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 93313 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Ridgeview High with a Scope Score of 47 and 12.0% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 9.9 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93313. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 93313 averages 16.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 93313 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93313
93313Bakersfield1038.4
93312Bakersfield1449.7+11.3
93314Bakersfield355.7+17.2
93311Bakersfield1049.7+11.2
93309Bakersfield1231.2-7.2
93308Bakersfield1130.1-8.4

School archetypes in 93313

1 Culture First9 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 93313

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Ridgeview High
Kern High Building Momentum
47Kern12.0%34.8%14.0%8.0%
2General Shafter Elementary
General Shafter Elementary Building Momentum
45Kern20.2%43.4%12.2%3.0%
3Granite Pointe Elementary
Greenfield Union Building Momentum
44Kern21.1%42.0%17.1%0.2%
4Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union Culture First
43Kern18.0%42.6%14.1%1.1%
5Dolores S. Whitley TK-8
Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum
40Kern18.0%41.7%13.2%1.6%
6Panama Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum
39Kern18.9%42.4%16.5%1.9%
7Bill L. Williams Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum
36Kern14.5%33.9%15.9%1.2%
8Roy W. Loudon Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum
35Kern11.5%32.0%20.9%0.9%
9Donald E. Suburu
Lakeside Union Building Momentum
29Kern8.8%23.0%21.3%0.7%
10Berkshire Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum
26Kern9.6%24.3%19.4%1.1%

Schools in 93313 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 93313

  • 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 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4/100, which is 5.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.3% 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 Ridgeview High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 12.0% 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 38.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.4 to 47.1, a 20.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 10 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.