Discovery Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Fruitvale Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, large
2,055th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 64%▼ Declining
7500 Vaquero Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 589-7336Official website ↗NCES ID 061470010222Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Elementary 2,055th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 64% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2015 to 64th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 408 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 722 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1991, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 50.1% | ▲ 22.5 pts | |
| White | 58.7% | 36.7% | ▼ 22.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.1% | 5.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 4.6% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 1.9% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1991. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $350K in zip 93308 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Discovery Elementary in?
Discovery Elementary is part of the Fruitvale Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Discovery Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Elementary 2,055th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 64% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery Elementary?
Hispanic 50%, White 37%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 5% (722 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93308 is $350K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.