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2201 San Emidio Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304-1125
Summary
William Penn Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 4th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 10.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 10.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,354/4,657 (7th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,542/4,657 (2nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 235 |
| Low-Income Students | 229 (97.4%) |
| English Learners | 39 (16.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.3 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and fell 8.3 points over the full period.
•Math -8.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 13.5% to 29.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,354 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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 20.0% 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
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 12% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 7% to 7%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.8% to 20.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,542 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
8.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 10.0% 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 1,832 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 William Penn Elementary compare within the district?
William Penn Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Bakersfield City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Penn Elementary rank in California?
William Penn Elementary ranks No. 4,354 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,542 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 William Penn Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 8 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 21.1% meet the reading standard and 11.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William Penn Elementary compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
William Penn Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 20 K–5 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does William Penn Elementary compare with other schools in Kern County?
William Penn Elementary is No. 41 in reading and No. 42 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn ElementaryThis school | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary | 32.6% | 46.3% |
| Evergreen Elementary | 14.9% | 31.0% |
