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Independence Elementary

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Independence Elementary ranks 1722 nd of 5817 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1722^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,817 California Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of California elementary schools

Summary

Independence Elementary serves 709 students in grades K–6 in Bakersfield and is part of Rosedale Union Elementary. Its results are above state and district averages in English language arts (ELA), math and science, though its local standing varies by subject. The clearest reason it stands out among nearby schools is ELA: 58% of students were proficient, ranking second among the 11 schools compared.

ELA is Independence’s strongest subject locally: its 58% proficiency rate was 9 points above the state and 5 above the district. Math results were also above state and district levels, at 47%—8 points above the state and 6 above the district—but ranked fifth nearby and were close to the nearby average. Science was 39%, 3 points above the state and 2 above the district, but ranked sixth nearby and was about 1 point below the nearby average. Grade-level results reveal a notable contrast: sixth graders were strong in ELA and math, with 64% and 56% proficient, ranking second in both subjects locally. Fifth-grade math is the clearest weak spot: 33% were proficient, 4 points below the state and 3 below the district, ranking eighth nearby.

Proficiency has risen over the four years shown: from 2022–23 to 2025–26, ELA increased 9 points, math 8 and science 11. The school’s advantage over the state widened in ELA and math, while science moved from 2 points below the state to 3 points above it. SchoolDigger ranks Independence 1,718th of 5,804 statewide, at the 70th percentile with 4 stars. Its 22.8 students per teacher in 2024–25 was above the nearby average of 21.6. The school reported 30% free/reduced lunch eligible in 2024–25, the lowest among nearby schools reporting this measure; California is identified as a statewide-free-meals state, so eligibility should not be read as a measure of who receives free meals. SchoolDigger’s statewide ranking for “Low Socio Economic Status Students” rose to the 76th percentile in 2025–26 from the 47th in 2024–25, a sharp improvement in its relative ranking for how well the school serves this group. Its ranking for “White Students” was 48th percentile, 22 points below the school’s 70th-percentile overall ranking.

709

Students ?

22.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,701

Per pupil spending ?

29.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in California receive free school meals.

94%

Kindergartners with all required immunizations (2024-25)

Exemptions: 0% (any vaccine)

2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312-3531

(661) 588-6011

District: Rosedale Union Elementary

Students who attend Independence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Freedom Middle
High:	Liberty High

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.7%

Hispanic:

40.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (51% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the California median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg45%

California avg42%

1,722^nd of 5,817

California public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 7Elementary Schools in the Rosedale Union Elementary

470^th of 1,530Rosedale Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	67.3	1722 of 5817	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	60.8	2024 of 5857	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	1873 of 5869	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.7	2240 of 5859	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.2	1726 of 5883	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	1577 of 5789	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	1618 of 5662	71.4%	★★★★☆
2017	67.7	1666 of 5692	70.7%	★★★★☆
2016	69.8	1535 of 5614	72.7%	★★★★☆
2015	65.4	1694 of 5611	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.2	2285 of 5530	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.7	1849 of 5390	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.9	1582 of 5377	70.6%	★★★★☆
2010	66.8	1636 of 5314	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.8	1834 of 5193	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.9	1243 of 5113	75.7%	★★★★☆
2007	67.4	1491 of 5113	70.8%	★★★★☆
2006	63.0	1630 of 4818	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.7	1302 of 4822	73.0%	★★★★☆
2004	65.8	1451 of 4809	69.8%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	86.2	218 of 2227	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	71.3	392 of 2128	81.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	1756 of 5581	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.6	2374 of 5597	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.0	2370 of 5612	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.4	2439 of 5609	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.3	1721 of 5635	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.8	1703 of 5492	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.5	1568 of 5413	71.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	72.2	1088 of 5094	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	64.5	1467 of 5107	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	64.2	1466 of 5107	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	55.0	1940 of 5087	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.3	967 of 5084	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	668 of 4963	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	65.5	1353 of 4830	72.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	1278 of 5423	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	43.6	2894 of 5460	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.2	2974 of 5517	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	3067 of 5363	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.5	1650 of 5264	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.4	1682 of 5173	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.8	1459 of 5084	71.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	1628 of 5603	70.9%	★★★★☆
2025	67.9	1612 of 5628	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	1257 of 5643	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	1875 of 5638	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.3	1625 of 5663	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.7	1401 of 5510	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	1598 of 5431	70.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	64.2	617 of 2635	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	78.5	334 of 2420	86.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	1325 of 2536	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.9	1605 of 2598	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.1	1402 of 2651	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.8	1839 of 2661	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	1623 of 2726	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	1633 of 2834	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.3	1320 of 2737	51.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)90th percentile+20 vs school

Hispanic (2026)79th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2024)77th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)76th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile~ school

Female (2026)69th percentile~ school

White (2026)48th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs California (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy58%+9 vs state

Mathematics47%+8 vs state

Science39%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CAST Science (2026)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2026)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)					Vaccination (2024-25)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence Elementary	Public	K-6	2345 Old Farm Rd.	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-6011	709	31	22.8	29.6%	317 (44.7%)	19 (2.7%)	284 (40.1%)	41 (5.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.3%)	67.3	1722^nd of 5817 public elementary schools	70.4%		60.8	2024^th of 5857 public elementary schools	65.4%	302	38.8	38.8	56.3	50.0	61.2	64.4	58.2	51.3	43.4	32.9	55.9	46.6	94%	0%	$13,701	$252	$13,449
Rosedale-North Elementary	Public	K-6	11500 Meacham Ave.	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-6040	537	30	18.2	49.7%	218 (40.6%)	11 (2.0%)	265 (49.3%)	14 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.2%)	49.9	2616^th of 5817 public elementary schools	55.0%		57.4	2200^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.4%	416	30.0	30.0	49.2	46.5	50.0	40.0	46.3	58.7	44.2	31.4	25.3	39.5	87%	0%	$18,136	$894	$17,242
Patriot Elementary	Public	K-6	4410 Old Farm Rd.	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-6065	931	38	24.3	39.1%	373 (40.1%)	29 (3.1%)	443 (47.6%)	39 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.7%)	52.1	2490^th of 5817 public elementary schools	57.2%		45.8	2841^st of 5857 public elementary schools	51.5%	351	27.5	27.5	35.3	57.9	48.6	55.6	49.6	47.4	55.3	26.1	33.1	39.4	≥ 99%		$12,992	$411	$12,581
Centennial Elementary	Public	K-6	15200 Westdale Dr.	Bakersfield	93314	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-6020	576	30	19.0	34.0%	283 (49.1%)	6 (1.0%)	225 (39.1%)	32 (5.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	67.2	1726^th of 5817 public elementary schools	70.3%		62.3	1948^th of 5857 public elementary schools	66.7%	222	45.6	45.6	43.6	50.0	57.0	57.0	52.4	53.2	57.4	43.0	48.1	50.0	95%	0%	$15,785	$363	$15,422
American Elementary	Public	K-6	800 Verdugo	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 587-2277	701	32	21.8	37.2%	268 (38.2%)	16 (2.3%)	328 (46.8%)	52 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.1%)	70.3	1574^th of 5817 public elementary schools	72.9%		61.3	2007^th of 5857 public elementary schools	65.7%	433	40.8	40.8	52.8	61.0	59.2	52.1	56.4	62.0	57.1	43.9	45.3	51.2	≥ 99%		$14,422	$253	$14,169
Endeavour Elementary	Public	K-6	9300 Meacham Rd.	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Fruitvale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-3550	724	33	21.9	72.8%	268 (37.0%)	33 (4.6%)	360 (49.7%)	27 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.1%)	61.5	2014^th of 5817 public elementary schools	65.4%		57.1	2208^th of 5857 public elementary schools	62.3%	194	35.0	35.0	60.9	53.5	50.5	54.0	54.2	66.7	43.6	33.0	41.6	44.4	≥ 99%		$15,699	$226	$15,473
Almondale Elementary	Public	K-6	10510 Chippewa St.	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-6060	631	29	21.3	45.0%	265 (42.0%)	17 (2.7%)	280 (44.4%)	31 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	55.3	2305^th of 5817 public elementary schools	60.4%		52	2493^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	57.4%	188	34.5	34.5	51.4	45.2	56.5	49.3	50.5	51.4	43.0	35.3	32.4	40.4	97%	0%	$14,741	$567	$14,174
Columbia Elementary	Public	K-6	703 Mondavi Way	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Fruitvale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-3540	601	31	19.6	69.7%	187 (31.1%)	21 (3.5%)	320 (53.2%)	39 (6.5%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.0%)	24 (4.0%)	51.6	2518^th of 5817 public elementary schools	56.7%		45	2880^th of 5857 public elementary schools	50.8%	362	31.5	31.5	44.8	50.6	50.7	52.8	50.0	44.1	39.1	31.1	33.7	36.8	89%	0%	$17,730	$252	$17,478
Veterans Elementary	Public	K-6	6301 Old Farm Rd.	Bakersfield	93312	Kern County	Norris Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 387-7050	1,002	43	23.1	38.0%	368 (36.7%)	27 (2.7%)	492 (49.1%)	62 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	62.8	1942^nd of 5817 public elementary schools	66.6%		64.8	1849^th of 5857 public elementary schools	68.4%	93	41.3	41.3	54.6	46.3	51.3	56.2	52.4	58.0	36.3	36.0	51.6	45.9	98%	0%	$12,579	$865	$11,714
Del Rio Elementary	Public	K-6	600 Hidalgo Dr.	Bakersfield	93314	Kern County	Rosedale Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 588-6050	595	27	21.9	34.3%	237 (39.8%)	7 (1.2%)	270 (45.4%)	37 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (6.7%)	71.6	1504^th of 5817 public elementary schools	74.1%		70.7	1569^th of 5857 public elementary schools	73.2%	65	55.0	55.0	42.9	52.0	67.5	63.6	56.6	55.8	50.7	47.5	46.8	50.2	≥ 99%		$13,605	$249	$13,356

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Elementary

What schools do graduates of Independence Elementary attend?

Students who attend Independence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Middle
High : Liberty High

What district is Independence Elementary in?

Rosedale Union Elementary

How many students attend Independence Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 709 students attended Independence Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Independence Elementary?

Students at Independence Elementary are 45% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% African American.

Is Independence Elementary a good school?

Independence Elementary ranks 1722^nd of 5817 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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