Norris Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Norris Elementary · Grades 6-8
415th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
Norris Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Norris Middle 415th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2015 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Norris Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 967 students tested
Norris Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 931 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 46.6% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.2% | 39.3% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 5.6% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.1% | 5.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Norris Middle
Typical home value $459K in zip 93312 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Norris Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Freedom MiddleRosedale Union Elementary · 1.7 mi away537th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 28% - 8Fruitvale Junior HighFruitvale Elementary · 3.1 mi away366th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 42% - 7Rosedale MiddleRosedale Union Elementary · 3.2 mi away440th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 36% - 2Beardsley Junior HighBeardsley Elementary · 4 mi away1,155th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 11% - 1Standard MiddleStandard Elementary · 5.1 mi away1,200th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 11% - 1Curran MiddleBakersfield City · 6.5 mi away1,185th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 7% - 3O. J. Actis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 6.7 mi away992nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 1Emerson MiddleBakersfield City · 7.1 mi away1,218th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Norris Middle in?
Norris Middle is part of the Norris Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Norris Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Norris Middle 415th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Norris Middle?
White 47%, Hispanic 39%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 5% (931 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Norris Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93312 is $459K 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.