Bakersfield City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 28,835 students in Bakersfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bakersfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Bakersfield City School District, which is ranked #1700 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
129 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
313 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
23,551 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
55%
# Black Students
2,203 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
2,240 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
365 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,502
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,006
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,049
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,208
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,325
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,201
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,283
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,175
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,086
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,338 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District manages 45 public schools serving 28,835 students.
What is the rank of Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District is ranked #1700 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bakersfield City School District?
82% of Bakersfield City School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bakersfield City School District?
Bakersfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bakersfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,338 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 45 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 28,835 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
