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Schools in 93308 — Bakersfield, California: 11 schools. Average score 12.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

93308 has 11 ranked schools in Bakersfield, averaging a Scope Score of 31.9/100 — 12.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.8 to 53.0, a 33.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.2
19.8 – 53.0
Avg Exceeded %
8.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 93308 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Olive Drive Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 22.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93308 averages 23.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93308 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93308
93308Bakersfield11Developing
31.9/100
93307Bakersfield23Developing
35.0/100
+3.1
93309Bakersfield12Developing
30.8/100
-1.2
93306Bakersfield17Developing
35.4/100
+3.4
93305Bakersfield6Needs Support
23.9/100
-8.0
93311Bakersfield11Developing
48.8/100
+16.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 93308

2 Culture First1 On the Rise8 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 93308

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Olive Drive Elementary
Norris Elementary Culture First
22.5%Solid
53/100
2Discovery Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
20.1%Developing
44/100
3North Beardsley Elementary
Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum
9.7%Developing
37/100
4Wingland Elementary
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
7.9%Developing
35/100
5North High
Kern High Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
34/100
6San Lauren Elementary
Beardsley Elementary On the Rise
5.1%Developing
30/100
7Highland Elementary
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
29/100
8Beardsley Elementary
Beardsley Elementary Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
26/100
9Standard Middle
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
3.4%Needs Support
22/100
10Standard Elementary
Standard Elementary Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
21/100
11Vista West Continuation High
Kern High Building Momentum
1.8%Needs Support
20/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 11 schools in 93308Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 93308 (Bakersfield) good?
93308 has 11 ranked schools in Bakersfield, averaging a Scope Score of 31.9/100 — 12.9 points below the state average. 8.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 93308?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93308 is Olive Drive Elementary with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 22.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93308 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93308 average a Scope Score of 31.9/100 — 12.9 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 8.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 93308?
Zip code 93308 has 11 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.