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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Washington Middle

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 1101 Noble Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305-1928

(661) 631-5810 · washington.bcsd.com

1/10
#1280
Rank 1280 out of 1,315
Top 97%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1253 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1286 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #1276 · 4th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Washington Middle sits in central Bakersfield, a working-class part of the city where families are deeply rooted in the community, and the school reflects that tight-knit character. Academics here are a real challenge, and families looking for a turnaround story or a school that's actively working to improve outcomes will want to look closely at what's happening in the classrooms. Bakersfield itself is an affordable, sun-baked Central Valley city with a strong blue-collar identity, and for families in this zip code, Washington Middle is the neighborhood school working to give local kids a stronger academic foundation.

Student Demographics

573 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
492 (86%)
White
41 (7%)
African American
30 (5%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners175 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged536 (94%)
Students with Disabilities67 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

639
Enrollment
29.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
14
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 Programs4/10 · #849 · 38th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found