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2923 McKee Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313-9747
Summary
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 31.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 643/1,734 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 826/1,735 (52nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,151 |
| Low-Income Students | 997 (86.6%) |
| English Learners | 208 (18.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading was unchanged from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.2 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.3% to 61.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 48.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.9% to 53.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 rank in California?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 ranks No. 643 of 1,734 in reading and No. 826 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 compare with other schools in Kern County?
Dolores S. Whitley TK-8 is No. 7 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley TK-8This school | 31.4% | 49.0% |
| Central Academy of Arts and Technology | 26.2% | 43.9% |
| Downtown Elementary | 54.1% | 63.8% |
