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William B. Bimat Elementary School

Grades: K-6

Students: 552

Type: Public

8/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 1,020:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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Norris Elementary School District

8600 Northshore Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312

(661) 387-7080

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8/10

Test Scores

8/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

7/10

Student Growth

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All three of my children attended Bimat elementary. The teachers developed long standing relationships with my children and they were deeply cared for during the years they attended school there. My children had wonderful experiences and were more than prepared for advanced classes in junior high an

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Posted by a parent on 10/11/2025

Horrible. We had one teacher who was up to the task for the entire school year.The rest didn't want to accommodate my son.

Posted by a parent on 12/9/2019

Okay at best. We had high expectations for the Norris School District and these issues we have with the school might seem small to some people but they are unacceptable to us. As soon as we can we are moving from this district!

Posted by a parent on 12/2/2017

My son has gone here from Kindergarten to now 5th grade and all I can say is I wish I could have gone to this school when I was a kid. The class sizes are small and the teachers are very educated. My son has not had one problem and looks forward to going to school every morning. The after

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Posted by a parent on 11/27/2015

Bimat is a gem of a school! It is the smallest school in the best school district in Bakersfield. My children are in 2nd and 3rd grade and are thriving. The teachers and staff are amazing and very involved. It's great walking into a school and everyone knows your name. This school just received Dist

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Posted by a parent on 6/12/2014

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Bakersfield schools - William B. Bimat Elementary School is located at 8600 Northshore Drive, Bakersfield CA 93312. William B. Bimat Elementary School is in the Norris Elementary School District. William B. Bimat Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-6.