Very Good
#3058 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Elementary School · Panama-buena Vista Union · Bakersfield, CA
A Panama-buena Vista Union elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7345 Mountain Ridge Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93313
- Math 35% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 29.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas J. Miller Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Douglas J. Miller 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill L. Williams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Berkshire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Panama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 868 | Compare → |
| Roy W. Loudon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 749 | 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
- #8 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
Douglas J. Miller Elementary is listed in Panama-Buena Vista Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Douglas J. Miller Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Panama-buena Vista Union, serving approximately 1,010 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 29.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,058 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas J. Miller Elementary
What grades does Douglas J. Miller Elementary serve?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,010 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas J. Miller Elementary is 29.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas J. Miller Elementary rank in CA?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary ranks #3,058 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Douglas J. Miller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas J. Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas J. Miller Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Douglas J. Miller Elementary a charter school?
No, Douglas J. Miller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas J. Miller Elementary a Title I school?
No, Douglas J. Miller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas J. Miller Elementary?
77.9% of students at Douglas J. Miller 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
- 1,010
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (661) 836-6689
- Area population (ZIP 93313)
- 60,331
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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