Myra A. Noble Elementary School

Myra A. Noble Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1015 Noble Ave,  Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield City School District
2.3
863 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Myra A Noble Elementary is a neighborhood elementary school located in College Heights, Bakersfield, California. The school first opened in 1949 under the name River Boulevard School. It wasn't until 1960 that the school adopted its current name, named after Myra A. Noble, the school's first principal. Several decades later the school continues to educate the children of Bakersfield as they embark on their education journey. The school is part of the Bakersfield City School District and serves students in grades K-5. There are approximately 835 students, and has a student to teacher ratio of 22 to 1, which is in line with the state average. Students at Noble elementary have access to many sports and other extracurricular activities. They also are able to enroll in the virtual summer camp with other students from the Bakersfield City School District. Being a neighborhood school means that most students walk to the school, and small class sizes emphasize a sense of community and belonging, helping students collaborate with each other while learning skills to prepare them for their future.

School Details

Head of School
Jalina Baker
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.4%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Hispanic
86.2%
White
6.1%
Black
5.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
3/18/2018
Very disappointed. Even thought teachers and in general staff are very capable behavior is out of control. There are other schools with low income families that has not the bulling problem that exist in Noble.
1.0 parent
5/5/2015
Some of the teachers are great but their is alot of bullying going on in this school and the principal and vice principal dont seem to care until its to late and the kids end up fighting instead of suspending them they send the bullies home without no consequences. They need new staff that care
4.0 parent
11/27/2013
I have to admit...this school has a bad grade hanging over their heads, and it looks like 2012 was a bad year. However, I've noticed that they have improved a lot this year (2013) with teachers introducing new programs and new ideas to help our children. They've realized that old ways of teaching ar...

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