Summary:
The 12 schools in zip code 93311 in Bakersfield, California serve students from elementary through high school, and are part of the Kern High, Panama-Buena Vista Union, and Lakeside Union school districts. While the schools in this area show a wide range of performance, a few stand out as exceptional, including Stockdale High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 20% of California high schools, and Highgate Elementary, which has seen significant improvements in recent years.
The data reveals stark contrasts in school performance within the same zip code. Stockdale High and Highgate Elementary are excelling, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores that exceed district and state averages. In contrast, schools like Lakeside Elementary and Sing Lum Elementary struggle to meet state standards, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores.
The data suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and access to resources, play a significant role in student outcomes. The differences in performance highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to help close the achievement gap and ensure that all students in this zip code have access to a quality education.
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