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6.1 avg / 10

Norris Elementary School District

School District · Bakersfield, California

Students: 3,991
Teachers (FTE): 172

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

5

4 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,353

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#394 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,353

$5,294 vs California median

District size

3,991 students

Larger than California median

About Norris Elementary

Norris Elementary is a Bakersfield, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,991 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. The district invests $12,353 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Norris Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is William B. Bimat Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Norris Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Norris Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.5%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Norris Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Bakersfield
Total Enrollment
3,991
Teachers (FTE)
172
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Norris Elementary?

Norris Elementary has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Norris Elementary?

The average composite rating for Norris Elementary is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Norris Elementary?

Norris Elementary spends $12,353 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Norris Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Norris Elementary is 23.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Norris Elementary?

William B. Bimat Elementary is the highest-rated school in Norris Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Norris Elementary?

Across schools in Norris Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Norris Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Norris Elementary has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
48.2%
ELA Proficiency
57.5%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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