Schools in 93308 — Bakersfield, California
93308 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.1 — 13.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.9 to 49.5, a 31.7-point spread.
How 93308 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Olive Drive Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 22.5% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 93308 averages 23.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93308 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93308
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93308 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 93308
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Drive Elementary Norris Elementary Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Discovery Elementary Fruitvale Elementary Culture First | 20.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | North High Kern High Building Momentum | 11.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | North Beardsley Elementary Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Wingland Elementary Standard Elementary Building Momentum | 7.9% | Developing 30/100 |
| 6 | San Lauren Elementary Beardsley Elementary On the Rise | 5.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 7 | Highland Elementary Standard Elementary Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | Beardsley Elementary Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 9 | Vista West Continuation High Kern High Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 10 | Standard Elementary Standard Elementary Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 11 | Standard Middle Standard Elementary Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 93308 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 93308
- 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
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