Schools in 93307 — Bakersfield, California
93307 has 23 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.6 — 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.5 to 51.4, a 31.9-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
33.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.9
19.5 – 51.4
Schools Ranked
23
With Scope Scores
How 93307 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Golden Valley High with a Scope Score of 51 and 14.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93307 averages 17.3%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 93307 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93307
5 On the Rise18 Building Momentum
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 93307 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 93307
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Valley High Kern High Building Momentum | 14.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Del Oro High Kern High Building Momentum | 6.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Fairview Elementary Greenfield Union On the Rise | 11.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Bessie E. Owens Elementary Bakersfield City On the Rise | 18.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Shirley Lane Elementary Fairfax Elementary On the Rise | 12.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Leon H. Ollivier Middle Greenfield Union Building Momentum | 15.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 7 | Mira Monte High Kern High Building Momentum | 5.7% | Developing 39/100 |
| 8 | Raffaello Palla Elementary Greenfield Union Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 9 | Valle Verde Elementary Greenfield Union Building Momentum | 12.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 10 | McKee Middle Greenfield Union On the Rise | 11.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 11 | Virginia Avenue Elementary Fairfax Elementary Building Momentum | 7.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 12 | Zephyr Lane Elementary Fairfax Elementary Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 13 | Horizon Elementary Greenfield Union Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 14 | Crescent Elementary Greenfield Union Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 15 | Greenfield Middle Greenfield Union Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 16 | Sunset Vineland Elementary On the Rise | 3.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 17 | Fremont Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 7.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 18 | Wayside Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 3.9% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 19 | Casa Loma Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 20 | Edison Middle Edison Elementary Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 21 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 22 | Mt. Vernon Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 3.8% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 23 | Tierra Del Sol Continuation High Kern High Building Momentum | 0.4% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 93307 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 93307
- 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 23 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.6/100, which is 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.4% 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 Golden Valley High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 14.4% 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 33.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.5 to 51.4, a 31.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 23 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.