Independence Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Rosedale Union Elementary · Grades K-6
2,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▼ Declining
Independence Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elementary 2,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 70th in 2015 to 65th in 2025 — declining.
Independence Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 378 students tested
Independence Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 717 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.2% | 48.3% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.0% | 38.9% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Asian | 8.1% | 4.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.3% | 3.2% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Independence Elementary
Typical home value $459K in zip 93312 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Independence Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Rosedale-North ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 0.8 mi away2,188th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 6Patriot ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,769th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 36% - 7Centennial ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,077th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 7American ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 1.5 mi away2,057th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 47% - 7Endeavour ElementaryFruitvale Elementary · 1.9 mi away2,136th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 6Almondale ElementaryRosedale Union Elementary · 2 mi away2,451st of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 6Columbia ElementaryFruitvale Elementary · 2.2 mi away2,758th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 34% - 7Veterans ElementaryNorris Elementary · 2.4 mi away1,983rd of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Independence Elementary in?
Independence Elementary is part of the Rosedale Union Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Independence Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence Elementary 2,000th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence Elementary?
White 48%, Hispanic 39%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 5% (717 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93312 is $459K 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.