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Schools in 93314 — Bakersfield, California

93314 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.7 — 11.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 49.4 to 60.8, a 11.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
55.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.4
49.4 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
24.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 93314 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Frontier High with a Scope Score of 61 and 24.7% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93314 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +18.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93314 averages 9.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93314 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93314
93314Bakersfield355.7
93313Bakersfield1038.4-17.2
93312Bakersfield1449.7-5.9
93311Bakersfield1049.7-6.0
93309Bakersfield1231.2-24.5
93308Bakersfield1130.1-25.6

School archetypes in 93314

2 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93314 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 93314

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Frontier High
Kern High Building Momentum
61Kern24.7%51.4%13.2%4.2%
2Del Rio Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Growth Engine
57Kern25.8%55.3%5.4%0.3%
3Centennial Elementary
Rosedale Union Elementary Growth Engine
49Kern24.0%50.5%8.6%0.9%

Schools in 93314 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 93314

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.7/100, which is 11.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.8% 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 Frontier High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 24.7% 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 55.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 49.4 to 60.8, a 11.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 3 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.