Washington Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades 6-8
1,255th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
Washington Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle 1,255th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2015 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Washington Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 628 students tested
Washington Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 657 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.9% | 82.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 7.3% | 6.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.4% | 6.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Washington Middle
Typical home value $271K in zip 93305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Washington Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Compton Junior HighBakersfield City · 1.7 mi away1,160th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 9% - 1Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 2.1 mi away1,284th of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 3% - 1Standard MiddleStandard Elementary · 2.4 mi away1,200th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 11% - 4Chipman Junior HighBakersfield City · 2.4 mi away795th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 1Sierra MiddleBakersfield City · 2.5 mi away1,198th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 5% - 1Emerson MiddleBakersfield City · 3.1 mi away1,218th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 2Beardsley Junior HighBeardsley Elementary · 3.4 mi away1,155th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 11% - 1Sequoia Jr. HighBakersfield City · 4 mi away1,243rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Middle in?
Washington Middle is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Washington Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Middle 1,255th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Middle?
Hispanic 83%, White 7%, Black 7%, Two or more races 2% (657 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93305 is $271K 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.