C+
Average
69/100

Bakersfield High

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 357 STATE HWY O, Bakersfield, MO 65609
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 42% · Math 32% proficient · 37th percentile in Missouri
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

69
Repit Score
out of 100
223
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%37/100reading 28th percentile, math 46th percentile among Missouri high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%82/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+7 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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 Missouri 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
White42%32%reading -18 pts, math -11 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +0 pts, math +0 pts45th 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 357 STATE HWY O
City Bakersfield
ZIP Code 65609
District 2904140
NCES School ID 290414000040
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65609

Understanding the community around Bakersfield High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,119
Per Capita Income $33,551
Poverty Rate 16.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%
High School or Higher 79.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $90,500
Median Rent $836
Owner-Occupied 77.4%
Renter-Occupied 22.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bakersfield High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.4%
Female 42.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 223
Teachers (FTE) 19.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bakersfield High?
Bakersfield High has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bakersfield High?
Bakersfield High has 223 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Bakersfield High serve?
Bakersfield High serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bakersfield High receive per student?
Bakersfield High receives $13,195 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bakersfield High in 65609 ▼
Avg Home Value
$227,463
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+11.1%
% Renters
22.6%

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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