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Email BoardDr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
5501 Thorner Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306-7300
Summary
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 14th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 31.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 11.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 31.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,498/4,657 (25th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,511/4,657 (3rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 813 |
| Low-Income Students | 700 (86.1%) |
| English Learners | 71 (8.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.0 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 7.6 points over the full period.
•Math -7.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 27.4% to 34.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,498 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 32.9% 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 21% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 20%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.6% to 15.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,511 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.4 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 12.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary compare within the district?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 23 K–6 schools in Bakersfield City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary rank in California?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary ranks No. 3,498 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,511 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 Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 17 in math among 23 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 29.4% meet the reading standard and 11.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is No. 39 in reading and No. 57 in math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary is No. 46 in reading and No. 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Juliet Thorner ElementaryThis school | 11.8% | 31.3% |
| Bessie E. Owens Elementary | 28.5% | 39.6% |
| Caroline Harris Elementary | 22.6% | 38.0% |
