Best Public Schools in Zip Code 93307

The 26 schools in zip code 93307 in Bakersfield, California serve a diverse range of students from elementary to high school. While the data reveals significant disparities in school performance, with some standout high-performing schools like Golden Valley High and Leon H. Ollivier Middle, many schools in the area struggle with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.

The high schools in the area have a wide range of 4-year graduation rates, from 88.5% at Golden Valley High to 62.0% at the continuation high school, Tierra Del Sol Continuation High. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with many schools reporting rates over 20%, including Golden Valley High (18.6%), Mira Monte High (19.3%), and Tierra Del Sol Continuation High (63.6%).

The majority of schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.82% at Del Oro High to 100% at both Vineland Elementary and Sunset Middle. This suggests that many of the schools serve economically disadvantaged communities, which can present additional challenges in terms of student support and resources.