Schools in 93309 — Bakersfield, California: 12 schools. Average score 14.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
93309 has 12 ranked schools in Bakersfield, averaging a Scope Score of 30.8/100 — 14.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.3 to 56.5, a 36.2-point spread.
How 93309 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Stockdale Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 32.2% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 7.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93309. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93309 averages 22.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 93309 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 93309 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93309 | Bakersfield | 12 | Developing 30.8/100 | — |
| 93308 | Bakersfield | 11 | Developing 31.9/100 | +1.2 |
| 93307 | Bakersfield | 23 | Developing 35.0/100 | +4.3 |
| 93311 | Bakersfield | 11 | Developing 48.8/100 | +18.0 |
| 93306 | Bakersfield | 17 | Developing 35.4/100 | +4.6 |
| 93312 | Bakersfield | 14 | Developing 49.2/100 | +18.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 93309
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93309 is classified as 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 93309
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockdale Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Growth Engine | 32.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Quailwood Elementary Fruitvale Elementary Culture First | 17.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | West High Kern High Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Laurelglen Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 5 | Caroline Harris Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Stine Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 7.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Louise Sandrini Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 16.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Curran Middle Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 9 | Munsey Elementary Bakersfield City Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 10 | Charles H. Castle Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 7.6% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 11 | Wayne Van Horn Elementary Panama-Buena Vista Union Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 12 | Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Kern High Building Momentum | 0.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 93309 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