For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,989 students in Beardsley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Beardsley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,989 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beardsley Elementary School District, which is ranked #1699 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1679 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
62%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
27%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,442 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,442
$20,100
Spending / Student
$16,985
$18,511
Best Beardsley Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beardsley Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-9254
Gr: 7-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
San Lauren Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5210 Victor St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-5511
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
North Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Sanford Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-0878
Gr: K-6 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beardsley Elementary School District?
Beardsley Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,989 students.
What is the rank of Beardsley Elementary School District?
Beardsley Elementary School District is ranked #1699 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Beardsley Elementary School District?
62% of Beardsley Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beardsley Elementary School District?
Beardsley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Beardsley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,985 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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