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Highgate Elementary

Panama-Buena Vista Union · Kern County · 13401 Pemberley Passage Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93311

(661) 501-1617 · www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

9/10
#774
Rank 774 out of 5,722
Top 14%
English Language Arts10/10 · #523 · 91st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #880 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #1126 · 80th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Highgate Elementary sits in the southwest corner of Bakersfield, one of the faster-growing parts of a city that tends to surprise newcomers with its tight-knit neighborhoods and strong sense of community pride. The school punches well above average across the board, with particularly sharp English scores that put it in the top 10% statewide — a draw for families who want a solid academic foundation without having to seek out a magnet or private option. It's a good fit for parents planting roots in the newer subdivisions of 93311, where the schools, parks, and family-friendly pace of life all tend to reinforce each other.

Student Demographics

348 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
147 (42%)
Asian
74 (21%)
White
61 (18%)
African American
12 (3%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Multiple Races
7 (2%)
Other
39 (11%)

Key Indicators

English Learners57 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged160 (46%)
Students with Disabilities49 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

732
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
25.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
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 Programs2/10 · #5037 · 17th percentile

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