Below Average
#8301 of 9,539 schools in CA
Myra A. Noble Elementary
Elementary School · Bakersfield City · Bakersfield, CA
A Bakersfield City elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1015 Noble Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305
- Math 10% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Myra A. Noble Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 13% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Myra A. Noble 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$41,290
Median home value
$245,000
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 784 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 221 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bakersfield City
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #35 of 44
- District spending per student
- $19,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Myra A. Noble Elementary is listed in Bakersfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Myra A. Noble Elementary
Myra A. Noble Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Bakersfield City, serving approximately 813 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,301 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Myra A. Noble Elementary
What grades does Myra A. Noble Elementary serve?
Myra A. Noble Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Myra A. Noble Elementary?
Myra A. Noble Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myra A. Noble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myra A. Noble Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Myra A. Noble Elementary rank in CA?
Myra A. Noble Elementary ranks #8,301 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Myra A. Noble Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Myra A. Noble Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Myra A. Noble Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Myra A. Noble Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Myra A. Noble Elementary a charter school?
No, Myra A. Noble Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Myra A. Noble Elementary a Title I school?
No, Myra A. Noble Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Myra A. Noble Elementary?
95.7% of students at Myra A. Noble 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 813
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (661) 631-5410
- Area population (ZIP 93305)
- 36,998
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 93305; 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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