Emerson Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades 6-8
1,218th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Emerson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Middle 1,218th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2015 to 6th in 2025.
Emerson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 781 students tested
Emerson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 809 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.4% | 76.6% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 19.3% | 13.3% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 7.3% | 5.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Emerson Middle
Typical home value $296K in zip 93304 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Emerson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Sequoia Jr. HighBakersfield City · 1 mi away1,243rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 8% - 1Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 1.1 mi away1,284th of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 3% - 1Curran MiddleBakersfield City · 2.3 mi away1,185th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 7% - 1Washington MiddleBakersfield City · 3.1 mi away1,255th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 5% - 2Fred L. Thompson Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 3.3 mi away1,103rd of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 10% - 1Sierra MiddleBakersfield City · 3.4 mi away1,198th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 5% - 4Greenfield MiddleGreenfield Union · 3.5 mi away809th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 21% - 3O. J. Actis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 3.6 mi away992nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson Middle in?
Emerson Middle is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Emerson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Middle 1,218th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Middle?
Hispanic 77%, Black 13%, White 6%, Asian 2% (809 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93304 is $296K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.