Greenfield Union School District
School District · Bakersfield, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
9,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
9,021
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
How this district compares
California rank
#179 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,792
$855 vs California median
District size
9,021 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Greenfield Union ranks #179 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Greenfield Union's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Granite Pointe Elementary (8.1/10), Horizon Elementary (7.8/10), and Planz Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Greenfield Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Greenfield Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Pointe Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Horizon Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Planz Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Leon H. Ollivier Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Raffaello Palla Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Mckee Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Valle Verde Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Fairview Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Greenfield Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Prosperity Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Greenfield Union
Greenfield Union is a Bakersfield, California school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 9,021 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. District-level spending was $16,792 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Greenfield Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Granite Pointe Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Greenfield Union students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Greenfield Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Greenfield Union with test data.
Schools in Greenfield Union
12 schoolsElementary Schools9
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Bakersfield
- Total Enrollment
- 9,021
- Teachers (FTE)
- 420
- District spending per student
- $16,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greenfield Union?
Greenfield Union has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Greenfield Union?
The average composite rating for Greenfield Union is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Greenfield Union?
Greenfield Union's district-level spending was $16,792 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenfield Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Greenfield Union is 21.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Greenfield Union?
Granite Pointe Elementary is the highest-rated school in Greenfield Union with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Greenfield Union?
Across schools in Greenfield Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Greenfield Union compare to other districts in California?
Greenfield Union has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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