Best High Schools in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

High schools
2
Students
4,389
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Olive Drive Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Centennial High

B+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2175 Students

2. North High

C+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2214 Students

Best Middle Schools in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,283
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Olive Drive Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Norris Middle

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Norris Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 883 Students

2. Beardsley Junior High

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beardsley Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 400 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,334
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Olive Drive Area, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Olive Drive Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norris Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 763 Students

2. North Beardsley Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Beardsley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 752 Students

3. San Lauren Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beardsley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students

4. Olive Knolls Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Olive Knolls Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 451 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA has a total population of 5,220 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

8,006

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

31.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

5.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

26.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,538 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

How many schools are in Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA?

Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,006 students in total.

How do schools in Olive Drive Area perform on state tests?

On average, 8 schools in Olive Drive Area score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Olive Drive Area exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Olive Drive Area?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Olive Drive Area, Bakersfield, CA

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Fruitvale, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Country Meadows, Oildale, CA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Emerald Estates, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Riviera-Westchester, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Homaker Park, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Stockdale Greens, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Park Stockdale, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
La Cresta-Alta Vista, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Oleander Sunset, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
College Heights Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations