Summary:
The 15 schools in zip code 93304 in Bakersfield, California serve a diverse range of students from elementary to high school, with a mix of strong-performing and struggling schools. The data reveals stark disparities in academic achievement, with some standout schools like W.A. Kendrick Elementary and South High outperforming their peers, while others like Vista Continuation High and Rafer Johnson face significant challenges.
The data highlights the strong performance of W.A. Kendrick Elementary, which ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools, and South High, which performs relatively well, ranking in the top 40% of California high schools. In contrast, Sequoia Junior High and Emerson Middle rank in the bottom 10% of California middle schools, but still outperform their Bakersfield City district on many academic measures.
The data also reveals significant challenges faced by schools in the area, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility, indicating the impact of socioeconomic factors on student performance. While the overall district rankings are relatively low, the data suggests that there may be promising practices or strategies at some individual schools that could be leveraged to improve outcomes across the region.
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