Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary vs Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Bessie E. Owens Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 5.2/10. In math proficiency, Bessie E. Owens Elementary leads at 42.0%.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
676 students
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
900 students
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| Metric | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Bessie E. Owens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.0 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.2% | 93.2% |
| Environment Score | 5.3 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #7,275 of 9,557 | #1,786 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 81th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Bessie E. Owens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 4.6% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 12.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary | Bessie E. Owens Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 6th |
| Enrollment | 676 | 900 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 21.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.2% | 93.2% |
| District | Bakersfield City | Bakersfield City |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93307) | Bakersfield (93307) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,572 | $52,572 |
| Median Home Value | $238,400 | $238,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,195 | $1,195 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.9% | 24.9% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 24 min |