North Beardsley Elementary
900 Sanford Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308-3150
Summary
North Beardsley Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 9th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 24.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 15.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 24.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,106/4,657 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,340/4,657 (7th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 757 |
| Low-Income Students | 746 (98.5%) |
| English Learners | 157 (20.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.8 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.9 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math -3.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 18.9% to 32.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,106 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 24.7% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 15% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.2% to 15.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,340 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 15.8% 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 North Beardsley Elementary compare within the district?
North Beardsley Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Beardsley Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does North Beardsley Elementary rank in California?
North Beardsley Elementary ranks No. 4,106 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,340 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 North Beardsley Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 23.6% meet the reading standard and 14.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does North Beardsley Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
North Beardsley Elementary is No. 53 in both reading and math proficiency among the 64 K–6 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does North Beardsley Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
North Beardsley Elementary is No. 65 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Beardsley ElementaryThis school | 15.0% | 24.3% |
| Beardsley Elementary | 7.7% | 18.1% |
| San Lauren Elementary | 14.6% | 19.6% |
