D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 5501 Thorner St., Bakersfield, CA 93306
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 26th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
813
Students
enrolled
22.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%26/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 32nd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (+3 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency34% (−3 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%42%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +4 pts, math +5 pts56th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%32%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts61st percentile (list)
Low-income45%30%reading +7 pts, math +2 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5501 Thorner St.
City Bakersfield
ZIP Code 93306
District 0603630
NCES School ID 060363009714
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93306

Understanding the community around Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,060
Per Capita Income $28,637
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 75.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $265,600
Median Rent $1,190
Owner-Occupied 62.7%
Renter-Occupied 37.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 74.8%
White 12.1%
Black 8.1%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 813
Teachers (FTE) 36.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary has 813 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1.
What grades does Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary serve?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary receive per student?
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary receives $18,394 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary in 93306 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,736
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
37.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026