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#827 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 9% in state

Leon H. Ollivier Middle

Middle School · Greenfield Union · Bakersfield, CA

A Greenfield Union middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7310 Monitor St., Bakersfield, CA 93307

  • Math 30% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$16,792
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Leon H. Ollivier Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Leon H. Ollivier Middle 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$52,572

Median home value

$238,400

Median rent

$1,195/mo

College educated

7%

Homeownership

46.9%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mckee MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.86–81.0 mi976Compare →
Greenfield MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–81.6 mi884Compare →
Stonecreek Junior HighEnrollment path unverified8.07–82.1 mi1,012Compare →
Fred L. Thompson Junior HighEnrollment path unverified6.37–83.5 mi762Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greenfield Union

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$16,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leon H. Ollivier Middle is listed in Greenfield Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leon H. Ollivier Middle

Leon H. Ollivier Middle is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Greenfield Union, serving approximately 1,094 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #827 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leon H. Ollivier Middle

What grades does Leon H. Ollivier Middle serve?

Leon H. Ollivier Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Leon H. Ollivier Middle?

Leon H. Ollivier Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,094 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon H. Ollivier Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Leon H. Ollivier Middle is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leon H. Ollivier Middle rank in CA?

Leon H. Ollivier Middle ranks #827 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Leon H. Ollivier Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Leon H. Ollivier Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Leon H. Ollivier Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leon H. Ollivier Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Leon H. Ollivier Middle a charter school?

No, Leon H. Ollivier Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leon H. Ollivier Middle a Title I school?

No, Leon H. Ollivier Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leon H. Ollivier Middle?

96.5% of students at Leon H. Ollivier Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,094
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 93307)
88,233
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
27.6
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 93307; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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