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#5228 of 9,539 schools in CA
Edison Middle
Middle School · Edison Elementary · Bakersfield, CA
An Edison Elementary middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
721 South Edison Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edison Middle score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edison Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,572
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Paul L. Cato MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Walter Stiern MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Sierra MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 746 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Edison Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edison Middle is listed in Edison Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edison Middle
Edison Middle is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Edison Elementary, serving approximately 459 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,228 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edison Middle
What grades does Edison Middle serve?
Edison Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Edison Middle?
Edison Middle has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edison Middle rank in CA?
Edison Middle ranks #5,228 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Edison Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Edison Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edison Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edison Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edison Middle a charter school?
No, Edison Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edison Middle a Title I school?
No, Edison Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edison Middle?
96.7% of students at Edison Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (661) 366-8216
- Area population (ZIP 93307)
- 88,233
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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