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22725 Elementary Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93314-8721
Summary
Rio Bravo Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 43.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,834/4,657 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,954/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 589 |
| Low-Income Students | 284 (48.2%) |
| English Learners | 47 (8.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math -6.8 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 47.4% to 53.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.1-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.0-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 30%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.0% to 51.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.0-point math income gap is wider than the 19.4-point gap at a typical California K–4 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 42 schools for reading and 43 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–4 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 Rio Bravo Elementary rank in California?
Rio Bravo Elementary ranks No. 1,834 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,954 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Rio Bravo Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Rio Bravo Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–4 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Rio Bravo Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
Rio Bravo Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–4 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–4 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo ElementaryThis school | 43.4% | 50.2% |
| Orangewood Elementary | 33.5% | 33.5% |
| Vineland Elementary | 24.6% | 20.3% |
