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#7668 of 9,539 schools in CA
Grow Academy Arvin
Elementary School · Grow Academy Arvin District · Bakersfield, CA
A charter elementary school in Bakersfield, CA where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Corporate Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93311
- Math 22% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grow Academy Arvin score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grow Academy Arvin 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$117,591
Median home value
$425,500
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| EL Camino Real ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 811 | Compare → |
| Di Giorgio ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 223 | 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.
Grow Academy Arvin District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Grow Academy Arvin is listed in Grow Academy Arvin District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grow Academy Arvin
Grow Academy Arvin is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Grow Academy Arvin District, serving approximately 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,668 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grow Academy Arvin
What grades does Grow Academy Arvin serve?
Grow Academy Arvin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grow Academy Arvin?
Grow Academy Arvin has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grow Academy Arvin?
The student-teacher ratio at Grow Academy Arvin is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grow Academy Arvin rank in CA?
Grow Academy Arvin ranks #7,668 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grow Academy Arvin's MySchoolScout rating?
Grow Academy Arvin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Grow Academy Arvin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grow Academy Arvin has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Grow Academy Arvin a charter school?
Yes, Grow Academy Arvin is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grow Academy Arvin a Title I school?
No, Grow Academy Arvin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grow Academy Arvin?
89.4% of students at Grow Academy Arvin 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
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (661) 855-8200
- Area population (ZIP 93311)
- 52,505
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 93311; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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