Summary:
Berkshire Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, California, serving 926 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Berkshire Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (70.73%) compared to nearby schools, and its academic performance, as measured by standardized tests, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 33.8% to 42.28%, compared to the district's 41.79% to 46.77% and the state's 42.96% to 46.66%. In Mathematics, Berkshire's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 10.56% to 32.82%, compared to the district's 26.95% to 41.42% and the state's 33.19% to 45.11%. Additionally, Berkshire Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.2% in 2018-2019 to 27.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools.
Berkshire Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1,263 out of 5,692 California elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 3,688 out of 5,848 in 2022-2023. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking relatively well for African American students but very poorly for Asian and White students. Compared to nearby schools, such as Panama Elementary and Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8, Berkshire Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These challenges may be linked to the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's struggles.
Detail:
Public K-6
District:
Panama-Buena Vista Union
SchoolDigger Rank:
3699th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,341
Students who attend Berkshire Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 27.7
Number of students: 926
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
70.7%
Asian:
12.6%
White:
7.1%
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African American:
6.9%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80%
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