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Schools in 93304 — Bakersfield, California

93304 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 12.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.1 to 59.0, a 38.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
30.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.9
20.1 – 59.0
Avg Exceeded %
8.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 93304 schools perform

The top-ranked school is W. A. Kendrick Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 35.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93304 averages 20.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 93304 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93304
93304Bakersfield13Developing
30.9/100
93305Bakersfield6Needs Support
22.2/100
-8.7
93306Bakersfield17Developing
35.6/100
+4.7
93301Bakersfield5Developing
34.1/100
+3.2
93307Bakersfield23Developing
33.6/100
+2.7
93308Bakersfield11Developing
30.1/100
-0.8

School archetypes in 93304

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 93304 are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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 93304

#SchoolExceededScore
1W. A. Kendrick Elementary
Greenfield Union Growth Engine
35.0%Solid
59/100
2South High
Kern High Building Momentum
14.3%Developing
47/100
3Leo G. Pauly Elementary
Bakersfield City On the Rise
8.3%Developing
36/100
4Frank West Elementary
Bakersfield City Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
34/100
5Evergreen Elementary
Bakersfield City Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
30/100
6Prosperity Elementary
Greenfield Union Building Momentum
8.5%Needs Support
30/100
7Amy B. Seibert Elementary
Panama-Buena Vista Union On the Rise
5.5%Needs Support
26/100
8William Penn Elementary
Bakersfield City Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
26/100
9Roosevelt Elementary
Bakersfield City Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
26/100
10Planz Elementary
Greenfield Union Building Momentum
7.6%Needs Support
25/100
11Vista Continuation High
Kern High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
12McKinley Elementary
Bakersfield City Building Momentum
4.6%Needs Support
21/100
13Emerson Middle
Bakersfield City Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
20/100

Schools in 93304 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 93304

  • 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 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 30.9/100, which is 12.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.8% 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 W. A. Kendrick Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 35.0% 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 30.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.1 to 59.0, a 38.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 13 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.