Highland Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Standard Elementary · Grades K-5
4,847th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
Highland Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary 4,847th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2015 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Highland Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 392 students tested
Highland Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 738 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.5% | 50.7% | ▼ 21.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.3% | 40.9% | ▲ 19.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 4.5% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Highland Elementary
Typical home value $350K in zip 93308 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Standard ElementaryStandard Elementary · 0.9 mi away5,041st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 3Wingland ElementaryStandard Elementary · 1.1 mi away4,463rd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 3North Beardsley ElementaryBeardsley Elementary · 1.9 mi away4,513th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 1Beardsley ElementaryBeardsley Elementary · 2.1 mi away5,487th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 8% - 1Stella I. Hills ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.6 mi away5,594th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 8% - 1Myra A. Noble ElementaryBakersfield City · 2.9 mi away5,567th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 1Longfellow ElementaryBakersfield City · 3.1 mi away5,564th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 1San Lauren ElementaryBeardsley Elementary · 3.1 mi away5,173rd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elementary in?
Highland Elementary is part of the Standard Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary 4,847th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary?
White 51%, Hispanic 41%, Black 5%, Two or more races 3% (738 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland 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.