Tropico Middle
Rosamond, CA · Southern Kern Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
1,134th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
3180 Mojave-Tropico Rd., Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040NCES ID 063762006375Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 791 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 820 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 64.8% | ▲ 51.5 pts | |
| White | 9.8% | 19.9% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 9.1% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 72.3% | 4.0% | ▼ 68.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.0 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 $412K in zip 93560 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.