Schools in 93305 — Bakersfield, California: 93305 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.
93305 has 6 ranked schools in Bakersfield, averaging a Scope Score of 15.7/100 — 23.1 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 93305's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 11.3 to 22.4, a 11.0-point spread.
How 93305 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Williams Elementary with a Scope Score of 22 and 1.8% of students exceeding standard.
Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 93305 average 13.7% meeting standard but only 2.9% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.
Cohort growth among 93305's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +65 scale-score points across 5 schools in 93305 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93305 averages 21.6%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 93305's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93305 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93305 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93305 | Bakersfield | — | 6 | 15.7/100 | — |
| 93301 | Bakersfield | 2.0 | 6 | 28.7/100 | +13.0 |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | 3.2 | 17 | 30.2/100 | +14.5 |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | 3.8 | 10 | 26.8/100 | +11.1 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | 4.8 | 22 | 30.4/100 | +14.7 |
| 93309 | Bakersfield | 5.4 | 11 | 25.7/100 | +10.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93305
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93305 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 93305
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Elementary Bakersfield City On the Rise | 1.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 2 | College Heights Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 5.4% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 4 | Myra A. Noble Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 13/100 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 11/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Middle Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 93305 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology