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#4573 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Almondale Elementary
Elementary School · Rosedale Union Elementary · Bakersfield, CA
A Rosedale Union Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10510 Chippewa St., Bakersfield, CA 93312
- Math 38% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Almondale Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Almondale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,654
Median home value
$420,500
Median rent
$1,958/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Rosedale-north ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Veterans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 950 | Compare → |
| William B. Bimat ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rosedale Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Almondale Elementary is listed in Rosedale Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Almondale Elementary
Almondale Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Rosedale Union Elementary, serving approximately 660 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,573 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Almondale Elementary
What grades does Almondale Elementary serve?
Almondale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Almondale Elementary?
Almondale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almondale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Almondale Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Almondale Elementary rank in CA?
Almondale Elementary ranks #4,573 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Almondale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Almondale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Almondale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Almondale Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Almondale Elementary a charter school?
No, Almondale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Almondale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Almondale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Almondale Elementary?
44.8% of students at Almondale Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (661) 588-6060
- Area population (ZIP 93312)
- 58,265
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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