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#3907 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Quailwood Elementary
Elementary School · Fruitvale Elementary · Bakersfield, CA
A Fruitvale Elementary elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7301 Remington Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Math 40% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quailwood Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quailwood 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$62,143
Median home value
$286,600
Median rent
$1,268/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Wayne Van Horn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Columbia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 594 | 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.
Fruitvale Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quailwood Elementary is listed in Fruitvale Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quailwood Elementary
Quailwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Fruitvale Elementary, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,907 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quailwood Elementary
What grades does Quailwood Elementary serve?
Quailwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Quailwood Elementary?
Quailwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quailwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quailwood Elementary is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quailwood Elementary rank in CA?
Quailwood Elementary ranks #3,907 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Quailwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Quailwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Quailwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quailwood Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Quailwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Quailwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quailwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Quailwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quailwood Elementary?
74.3% of students at Quailwood 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (661) 832-6415
- Area population (ZIP 93309)
- 63,989
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 93309; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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