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Best Schools in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 9,910 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Castle Ranch exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
The top high schools in Castle Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden Valley High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2533 Students
2. Ridgeview High
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Projected Test Scores
Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2688 Students
Best Middle Schools in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
The top middle schools in Castle Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stonecreek Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panama-buena Vista Union • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1036 Students
2. Mckee Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1107 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
The top elementary schools in Castle Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panama-buena Vista Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 797 Students
2. Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
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Projected Test Scores
Panama-buena Vista Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 987 Students
3. Horizon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 762 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA has a total population of 4,056 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Castle Ranch, 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 Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Castle Ranch, 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 Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA
How many schools are in Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA?
Castle Ranch, Bakersfield, CA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 9,910 students in total.
How do schools in Castle Ranch perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Castle Ranch score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Castle Ranch exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Castle Ranch?
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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