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6547 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311-9792
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
51.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,016/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,434/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 713 |
| Low-Income Students | 505 (70.8%) |
| English Learners | 79 (11.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.7 points from last year and rose 4.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period.
•Math +6.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.0% to 64.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 37.1% to 62.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point math income gap is about the same as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Buena Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Buena Vista Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 19 K–6 schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Buena Vista Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary ranks No. 1,016 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,434 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Buena Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 19 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.9% meet the reading standard and 47.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Buena Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Buena Vista Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Buena Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Buena Vista Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 78 K–6 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista ElementaryThis school | 51.9% | 63.5% |
| Amy B. Seibert Elementary | 14.9% | 22.3% |
| Berkshire Elementary | 17.5% | 29.7% |
