Sunset
Bakersfield, CA · Vineland Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, fringe
1,117th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
8301 Sunset Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 845-1320Official website ↗NCES ID 064113006783Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sunset 1,117th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 14th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 306 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 311 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.2% | 98.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $320K in zip 93307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sunset
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What school district is Sunset in?
Sunset is part of the Vineland Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Sunset a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sunset 1,117th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sunset?
Hispanic 98%, White 2% (311 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sunset cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93307 is $320K 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.