How is Emerson Middle School rated?

Emerson Middle School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Bakersfield City Elementary School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Emerson Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Emerson Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 25% in English Language Arts, 17% in Science and 6% in Math.

What grades does Emerson Middle School serve?

Emerson Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Emerson Middle School?

813 students attend Emerson Middle School, up from 743 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1.

Which homes are assigned to Emerson Middle School?

TopHap matches 6,684 residential properties to Emerson Middle School in and around Bakersfield. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Emerson Middle School in?

Emerson Middle School is part of Bakersfield City Elementary School District, which reports 45 schools, 28,365 students and $17,838 of spending per student.

Emerson Middle School

Emerson Middle School is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated D, with 813 students and a 22:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 25% in English Language Arts, 17% in Science and 6% in Math.

DTopHap school rating

Rating: D
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 813
Students per teacher: 22:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts25%

Science17%

Math6%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: Yes

Student body

Hispanic77%

Black13%

White6%

Asian2%

Two or more races1%

Native American0%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch: 90%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +9.4%
Prior-year enrollment: 743

Homes assigned to this school

6,684 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Emerson Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 801 4th St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Phone: (661) 631-5260
Website: emerson.bcsd.com
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 060363000297

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School district

Bakersfield City Elementary School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 45
Students: 28,365
Spending per student: $17,838
Teachers (FTE): 1,389
Grades: K–08

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