Tropico Middle
Rosamond, CA · Southern Kern Unified · Grades 6-8
1,134th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Tropico Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Tropico Middle 1,134th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2015 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Tropico Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 791 students tested
Tropico Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 820 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.9% | 64.8% | ▲ 18.9 pts | |
| White | 29.8% | 19.9% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Black | 14.7% | 9.1% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.1% | 4.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Tropico Middle
Typical home value $412K in zip 93560 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Tropico Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Piute MiddleLancaster Elementary · 12.3 mi away1,281st of 1,294
ELA 15% · Math 4% - 2Amargosa Creek MiddleLancaster Elementary · 12.6 mi away1,109th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 11% - 1Endeavour MiddleLancaster Elementary · 13 mi away1,267th of 1,294
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 1RISE Community DayLancaster Elementary · 13.2 mi away1,294th of 1,294
ELA 0% · Math 0% - 1Gifford C. Cole MiddleEastside Union Elementary · 14.1 mi away1,215th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 7% - –Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning CenterEastside Union Elementary · 14.3 mi away
- 5Joe Walker MiddleWestside Union Elementary · 14.7 mi away715th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 1New Vista MiddleLancaster Elementary · 14.7 mi away1,278th of 1,294
ELA 15% · Math 6%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tropico Middle in?
Tropico Middle is part of the Southern Kern Unified district in Rosamond, California.
Is Tropico Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tropico Middle 1,134th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Tropico Middle?
Hispanic 65%, White 20%, Black 9%, Two or more races 4% (820 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tropico Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93560 is $412K 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.