William B. Bimat Elementary School

William B. Bimat Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
8600 Northshore Dr,  Bakersfield, CA
Norris Elementary School District
4.0
502 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michele Bryant
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
25%
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.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,020:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
White
44.1%
Hispanic
37.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/10/2019
Horrible. We had one teacher who was up to the task for the entire school year.The rest didn't want to accommodate my son.
4.0 parent
12/2/2017
Okay at best. We had high expectations for the Norris School District and these issues we have with the school might seem small to some people but they are unacceptable to us. As soon as we can we are moving from this district!
5.0 parent
11/27/2015
My son has gone here from Kindergarten to now 5th grade and all I can say is I wish I could have gone to this school when I was a kid. The class sizes are small and the teachers are very educated. My son has not had one problem and looks forward to going to school every morning. The after school day...
5.0 parent
6/12/2014
Bimat is a gem of a school! It is the smallest school in the best school district in Bakersfield. My children are in 2nd and 3rd grade and are thriving. The teachers and staff are amazing and very involved. It's great walking into a school and everyone knows your name. This school just received Dist...

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William B. Bimat Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Norris Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 502 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. William B. Bimat Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $447,681. Discover additional schools in the area, like Centennial High School, Frontier High School, Vista West High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William B. Bimat Elementary School.

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