Needs Improvement
#8992 of 9,539 schools in CA
Stella I. Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Bakersfield City
3800 Jewett Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher
18.2:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher
18.2:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,992 of 9,539
In Bakersfield
#143 of 145
public schools
In district
#43 of 44
Bakersfield City
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Stella I. Hills Elementary
Elementary School in Bakersfield · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Stella I. Hills Elementary
Stella I. Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Bakersfield City. Stella I.
Hills Elementary serves approximately 654 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Stella I. Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,992 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Stella I. Hills Elementary show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
56% of students at Stella I. Hills Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Stella I. Hills Elementary — Students at Stella I. Hills Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.6/10.
How Stella I. Hills Elementary Compares
See how Stella I. Hills Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3800 Jewett Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stella I. Hills Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Downtown Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Rafer Johnson (rated 6.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bakersfield, see our Bakersfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Oaks Charter Bakersfield | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Longfellow Elementary Bakersfield | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| Garces Memorial High Bakersfield | 0.9 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Bakersfield | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Downtown Elementary Bakersfield | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Kern County Special Education Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Kern County Community Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Kern County Juvenile Court Bakersfield | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Standard Middle Bakersfield | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Standard Elementary Bakersfield | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Franklin Elementary Bakersfield | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Bakersfield High Bakersfield | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| GOLDEN STATE BAPTIST SCHOOLS Bakersfield | 1.8 mi | — |
| Jefferson Elementary Bakersfield | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Rafer Johnson Bakersfield | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Beardsley Junior High Bakersfield | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Beardsley Elementary Bakersfield | 1.8 mi | 4.8 |
| OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL Bakersfield | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Myra A. Noble Elementary Bakersfield | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Abraham Lincoln Jr. High Bakersfield | 2.0 mi | 3.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,725
Median Home Value
$264,300
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
Population
14,026
College Educated
19.7%
Homeownership
38.7%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
38.8%
Median Age
34.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stella I. Hills Elementary
What grades does Stella I. Hills Elementary serve?
Stella I. Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Stella I. Hills Elementary?
Stella I. Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella I. Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella I. Hills Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stella I. Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Stella I. Hills Elementary ranks #8,992 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Stella I. Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stella I. Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Stella I. Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stella I. Hills Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stella I. Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Stella I. Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stella I. Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stella I. Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stella I. Hills Elementary?
97.7% of students at Stella I. Hills 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (661) 631-5320
Resources & Links
District
Bakersfield City- District Enrollment
- 28,761
- Schools in District
- 45
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,155
- District Rank
- #43 of 44
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