Washington Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,255th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
1101 Noble Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 631-5810Official website ↗NCES ID 060363000320Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 628 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 657 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.0% | 82.6% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 7.4% | 6.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 6.8% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.1 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 $271K in zip 93305 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 Washington Middle
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ELA 29% ▲8 · Math 9% ▲4Compare - #1284Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 2.1 mi away1,284th of 1,294
ELA 16% ▼5 · Math 3% ▼2Compare - #1200Standard MiddleStandard Elementary · 2.4 mi away1,200th of 1,294
ELA 22% ▲1 · Math 11% ▲6Compare - #795Chipman Junior HighBakersfield City · 2.4 mi away795th of 1,294
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ELA 27% ▲6 · Math 5% =Compare - #1218Emerson MiddleBakersfield City · 3.1 mi away1,218th of 1,294
ELA 25% ▲4 · Math 6% ▲1Compare - #1155Beardsley Junior HighBeardsley Elementary · 3.4 mi away1,155th of 1,294
ELA 27% ▲6 · Math 11% ▲6Compare - #1243Sequoia Jr. HighBakersfield City · 4 mi away1,243rd of 1,294
ELA 20% ▼1 · Math 8% ▲3Compare
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%, Black 7%, White 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.