Kern County Office of Education School District
School District · Bakersfield, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$105,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$105,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Kern County Office of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kern County Office of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Valley Oaks Charter
Bakersfield · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kern County Juvenile Court
Bakersfield · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kern County Community
Bakersfield · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#479 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$105,468
+$87,821 vs California median
District size
2,064 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Kern County Office of Education ranks #479 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Kern County Office of Education's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley Oaks Charter (7.4/10), Kern County Juvenile Court (5.8/10), and Kern County Community (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kern County Office of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Oaks Charter | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Kern County Juvenile Court | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Kern County Community | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Kern County Special Education | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kern County Office of Education
Kern County Office of Education is a Bakersfield, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,064 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $105,468 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Kern County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Oaks Charter, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Kern County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 12.8% and ELA proficiency of 21.4%.
District Map
Schools in Kern County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kern County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Kern County Office of Education
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Bakersfield
- Total Enrollment
- 2,064
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kern County Office of Education?
Kern County Office of Education has 4 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kern County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Kern County Office of Education is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kern County Office of Education?
Kern County Office of Education spends $105,468 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kern County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kern County Office of Education is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kern County Office of Education?
Valley Oaks Charter is the highest-rated school in Kern County Office of Education with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Kern County Office of Education?
Across schools in Kern County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kern County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Kern County Office of Education has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.4%
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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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