Summary:
The 93305 zip code area of Bakersfield, California is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Bakersfield City School District. This district is ranked 1338 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in student performance and outcomes.
Among the standout schools in this area, Longfellow Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy across most grade levels, with 36.08% of 6th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024. The two middle schools, Washington Middle and Abraham Lincoln Junior High, also stand out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy among the middle schools in the area.
However, the overall data paints a challenging picture for the schools in the 93305 zip code. All of the schools have very high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 26.6% to 41.8%, and extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 89.09% to 96.94%. Standardized test scores are significantly below state and district averages, with the percentage of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranging from 12.75% to 21.68%, compared to the California average of 47.37%. These findings suggest that the schools in this area face significant socioeconomic challenges that contribute to their academic underperformance.
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