Independence Elementary
2345 Old Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312-3531
Summary
Independence Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,294/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,744/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 709 |
| Low-Income Students | 246 (34.7%) |
| English Learners | 46 (6.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.3 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math +2.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 64.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 62% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.9% to 55.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.0% 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 Independence Elementary compare within the district?
Independence Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Rosedale Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Independence Elementary rank in California?
Independence Elementary ranks No. 1,294 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,744 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 Independence Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 7 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.8% meet the reading standard and 40.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Independence Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Independence Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Independence Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Independence Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence ElementaryThis school | 46.6% | 58.2% |
| Almondale Elementary | 40.4% | 50.5% |
| American Elementary | 51.1% | 56.4% |
