Bessie E. Owens Elementary School

Bessie E. Owens Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 4-6
815 Potomac Ave,  Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield City School District
3.7
495 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Addonica Stanley
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
34.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.7%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
87.3%
Black
6.6%
White
3.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/25/2021
Negative Covid test and the refused to let my son return to school. I transfered him to a different school to further continue his education, since the school is lacking in every aspect.
5.0 parent
2/2/2017
Due to the location I was concerned about moving to the GATE program, however, it was one of the best decisions we made for our children! They are receiving more well-rounded education than if they were attending their neighborhood school. Once you get used to the campus you realize that the locatio...
5.0 other
10/6/2014
I am a student and just moved here and I was pretty nervous at first but everyone was so friendly and now I love it here!

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Bessie E. Owens Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 4-6 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Bakersfield City School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 495 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Bessie E. Owens Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kern County Special Education School, Kern High Roc School, Bakersfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bessie E. Owens Elementary School.

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