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Best Schools in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,033 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Benton Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
The top high schools in Benton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2176 Students
2. West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2025 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
The top middle schools in Benton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fred L. Thompson Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panama-buena Vista Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 728 Students
2. Curran Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1023 Students
3. Sequoia Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
The top elementary schools in Benton Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank West Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students
2. Munsey Elementary
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Bakersfield City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 621 Students
3. Evergreen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 670 Students
4. Wayside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield City • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 683 Students
5. Amy B. Seibert Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Panama-buena Vista Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 641 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA has a total population of 12,355 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA
How many schools are in Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA?
Benton Park, Bakersfield, CA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,033 students in total.
How do schools in Benton Park perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Benton Park score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Benton Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton Park?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations