Highgate Elementary vs Independence Elementary
Highgate Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.9/10 compared to 5.7/10. In math proficiency, Independence Elementary leads at 55.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Highgate Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
8.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
646 students
Independence Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
717 students
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| Metric | Highgate Elementary | Independence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.9 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 6.8 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 5.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.7% | 36.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #219 of 9,557 | #6,391 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 98th | 33th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highgate Elementary | Independence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.5% | 55.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.6% | 59.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Highgate Elementary | Independence Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 646 | 717 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.9:1 | 23.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.7% | 36.4% |
| District | Panama-Buena Vista Union | Rosedale Union Elementary |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93311) | Bakersfield (93312) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,591 | $112,654 |
| Median Home Value | $425,500 | $420,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,884 | $1,958 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.9% | 34.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |