Greenfield’s public schools score below 58% of California districts on tests and graduation
In Greenfield, 18% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Greenfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Greenfield’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Greenfield Union spends $18,621 per student and Kern High $19,073, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Greenfield’s grade
C+: better than 42% of California school districts, #593 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Greenfield, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Greenfield
McKee Middle
Grades 6–8 · 869 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bakersfield
7th grade in Greenfield
McKee Middle
Grades 6–8 · 869 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bakersfield
8th grade in Greenfield
McKee Middle
Grades 6–8 · 869 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Bakersfield
Greenfield runs its own schools through grade 8 (Greenfield Union School District). From grade 9, students attend the Kern High School District, shared with Arvin, Bakersfield and Shafter. Its elementary school is in Bakersfield. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Greenfield
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Greenfield vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Greenfield’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | C+ | Greenfield Union K–8 · Kern High 9–12 |
| Bakersfield | C | Bakersfield City K–8 · Panama-Buena Vista K–8 · Kern High 9–12 |
Every school in Greenfield
29 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Greenfield’s schools
Are Greenfield’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Greenfield children attend score below 58% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #593 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 38%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Greenfield in?
Two districts: Greenfield Union School District runs grades K–8, and Kern High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Arvin, Bakersfield and Shafter.
Where do Greenfield kids go to high school?
One of 19 high schools, depending on your address: Bakersfield High, Arvin High, Ridgeview High, Highland High, Stockdale High, Liberty High, East Bakersfield High, Independence High, Golden Valley High, Centennial High, West High, North High, South High, Frontier High, Mira Monte High, Foothill High, Del Oro High, Shafter High and Kern Valley High.
What is Greenfield’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Kern High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Greenfield spend per student?
$18,621 in Greenfield Union School District and $19,073 in Kern High School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Greenfield families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.