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Highgate Elementary School

13401 Pemberley Passage Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Top 20%
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highgate Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Highgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Highgate Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Highgate Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highgate Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1915 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
49%
33%
64%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highgate Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highgate Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Highgate Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highgate Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highgate Elementary School's ranking?
Highgate Elementary School is ranked #1915 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Highgate Elementary School often compared to?
Highgate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Downtown Elementary School, Del Rio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Highgate Elementary School?
544 students attend Highgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Highgate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highgate Elementary School?
Highgate Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Highgate Elementary School offer ?
Highgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highgate Elementary School part of?
Highgate Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Highgate Elementary School located?
Highgate Elementary School is located in the Highgate neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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