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Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8

Bakersfield, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–8
pbvusd.k12.ca.us2923 Mckee Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313(661) 885-6600
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

739 students tested

49.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 47.1% did.

  • Exceeded20.0%
  • Met29.0%
  • Nearly met23.0%
  • Not met28.0%

Math

739 students tested

32.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.7% did.

  • Exceeded13.1%
  • Met19.5%
  • Nearly met27.7%
  • Not met39.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.6% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,1571,209
Suspended in or out of school1.3% · 151.6% · 19
Suspensions1527
Violence with injury00
Violence without injury1423
Weapons00
Drugs12
Defiance only00
Other02

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall8501,077
Suspended out of school0.2% · 21.4% · 15
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

13.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,1341,181
Chronically absent14.8% · 16813.0% · 154

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,092 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino70.1%
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White6.1%
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Black or African American4.8%
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Asian15.4%
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Two or More Races2.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.5%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060639014239

District
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,092 students
Teachers (FTE)
48.2

Sources