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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Emerson Middle

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 801 Fourth Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304-2220

(661) 631-5260 · emerson.bcsd.com

1/10
#1202
Rank 1202 out of 1,315
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1211 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1283 · 3rd percentile
Science3/10 · #951 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Emerson Middle serves families in central Bakersfield, a working-class part of the city where the community is tight-knit and schools carry a lot of meaning for local residents. The school faces real academic challenges, particularly in English and Math, making it a better fit for families who are prepared to stay closely involved in their child's learning and seek out extra support along the way. Bakersfield itself is a large, spread-out Central Valley city with a strong agricultural and oil industry backbone — affordable by California standards, but with limited school options at this performance level, so families with flexibility may want to explore other campuses in the broader Kern County area.

Student Demographics

719 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
555 (77%)
African American
93 (13%)
White
44 (6%)
Other
27 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners186 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged676 (94%)
Students with Disabilities90 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

813
Enrollment
37.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #638 · 54th percentile

99 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found