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Discovery Elementary

Fruitvale Elementary · Kern County · 7500 Vaquero Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308-6431

(661) 589-7336 · discovery.fruitvale.k12.ca.us

7/10
#1994
Rank 1994 out of 5,722
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1791 · 69th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #2248 · 61st percentile
Science7/10 · #2041 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Discovery Elementary sits in the north Bakersfield area, where families tend to put down roots and stick around — and that sense of stability shows in a school that consistently performs above the state midpoint across English, math, and science. It's a solid pick for families who want a dependable neighborhood school without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment, in a part of Bakersfield that's grown a lot over the past decade with newer housing and a tight-knit community feel. If you're settling into the area and looking for a school where kids genuinely learn without a lot of fuss, Discovery is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

400 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
196 (49%)
White
150 (38%)
Multiple Races
16 (4%)
Asian
14 (4%)
Filipino
11 (3%)
African American
9 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners36 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged279 (70%)
Students with Disabilities50 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

706
Enrollment
41.2
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4075 · 33rd percentile

66 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.