Excellent
#1367 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Elementary School · Panama-buena Vista Union · Bakersfield, CA
A Panama-buena Vista Union elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2923 McKee Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313
- Math 33% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$93,396
Median home value
$349,800
Median rent
$1,857/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93313; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Pointe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Berkshire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Panama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 868 | Compare → |
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 849 | 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.
Panama-buena Vista Union
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #2 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is listed in Panama-Buena Vista Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Panama-buena Vista Union, serving approximately 1,092 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,367 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
What grades does Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 serve?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 1,092 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 rank in CA?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 ranks #1,367 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 a charter school?
No, Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 a Title I school?
No, Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8?
86.4% of students at Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (661) 885-6600
- Area population (ZIP 93313)
- 60,331
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 93313; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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