Norris Elementary
7110 Old Farm Road, Bakersfield, CA 93312-9005
Summary
Norris Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
50.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 45.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,796/4,657 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,823/4,657 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 810 |
| Low-Income Students | 335 (41.4%) |
| English Learners | 40 (4.9%) |
School Website
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.0 points from last year and fell 7.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math -1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.6% to 57.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.5% to 57.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-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
28.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.2% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Norris Elementary compare within the district?
Norris Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Norris Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Norris Elementary rank in California?
Norris Elementary ranks No. 1,796 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,823 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 Norris Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.4% meet the reading standard and 40.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Norris Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Norris Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Norris Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Norris Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norris ElementaryThis school | 45.5% | 50.7% |
| Olive Drive Elementary | 44.7% | 48.9% |
| Veterans Elementary | 45.9% | 52.4% |
