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#3274 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Greenfield Middle

Middle School · Greenfield Union · Bakersfield, CA

A Greenfield Union middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1109 Pacheco Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307

  • Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$16,792
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Greenfield Middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Greenfield 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leon H. Ollivier MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.56–81.6 mi1,094Compare →
Fred L. Thompson Junior HighEnrollment path unverified6.37–82.3 mi762Compare →
Mckee MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.86–82.6 mi976Compare →
Sequoia Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified4.87–82.6 mi744Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greenfield Union

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 11
District spending per student
$16,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenfield Middle is listed in Greenfield Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenfield Middle

Greenfield Middle is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Greenfield Union, serving approximately 884 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,274 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenfield Middle

What grades does Greenfield Middle serve?

Greenfield Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Greenfield Middle?

Greenfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 884 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Middle is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenfield Middle rank in CA?

Greenfield Middle ranks #3,274 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Greenfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Greenfield Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenfield Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Greenfield Middle a charter school?

No, Greenfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenfield Middle a Title I school?

No, Greenfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenfield Middle?

97.7% of students at Greenfield 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
884
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kern County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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