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2200 Faith Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304-7254
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 78th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
54.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 54.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 765/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,311/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 699 |
| Low-Income Students | 650 (93.0%) |
| English Learners | 145 (20.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.4 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math -7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.6% to 72.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
43.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 56% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.3% to 58.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
34.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 W. A. Kendrick Elementary compare within the district?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 K–5 schools in Greenfield Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does W. A. Kendrick Elementary rank in California?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary ranks No. 765 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,311 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 W. A. Kendrick Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.1% meet the reading standard and 53.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does W. A. Kendrick Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 20 K–5 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does W. A. Kendrick Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
W. A. Kendrick Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 44 K–5 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| W. A. Kendrick ElementaryThis school | 54.0% | 68.2% |
| Crescent Elementary | 22.5% | 41.1% |
| Fairview Elementary | 24.1% | 39.1% |
