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#4823 of 9,539 schools in CA
Grow Academy Shafter
Elementary School · Grow Academy Shafter District · Bakersfield, CA
A charter elementary school in Bakersfield, CA where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4800 Corporate Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93311
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grow Academy Shafter score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grow Academy Shafter 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Redwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Free Will Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 26 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Grow Academy Shafter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,416NCES 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 Shafter is listed in Grow Academy Shafter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grow Academy Shafter
Grow Academy Shafter is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Grow Academy Shafter District, serving approximately 810 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,823 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grow Academy Shafter
What grades does Grow Academy Shafter serve?
Grow Academy Shafter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grow Academy Shafter?
Grow Academy Shafter has an enrollment of approximately 810 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grow Academy Shafter?
The student-teacher ratio at Grow Academy Shafter is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grow Academy Shafter rank in CA?
Grow Academy Shafter ranks #4,823 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grow Academy Shafter's MySchoolScout rating?
Grow Academy Shafter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Shafter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grow Academy Shafter has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Grow Academy Shafter a charter school?
Yes, Grow Academy Shafter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grow Academy Shafter a Title I school?
No, Grow Academy Shafter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grow Academy Shafter?
79.5% of students at Grow Academy Shafter 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
- 810
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (661) 630-7220
- 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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