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Sunset

Sunset is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, serving grades 5–8, rated C-, with 302 students and a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 30% in English Language Arts, 17% in Science and 11% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
302
Students per teacher
19.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts30%
Science17%
Math11%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic98%
White2%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+2.7%
Prior-year enrollment
294

Homes assigned to this school

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

School details

Address
8301 Sunset Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone
(661) 845-1320
Website
vinelandsd.org/sms
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
064113006783
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School district

Vineland Elementary School District

District rating
C-
Schools
2
Students
638
Spending per student
$19,067
Teachers (FTE)
33
Grades
K–08
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Common questions

About Sunset

How is Sunset rated?

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

How do students at Sunset perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Sunset students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 30% in English Language Arts, 17% in Science and 11% in Math.

What grades does Sunset serve?

Sunset serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Sunset?

302 students attend Sunset, up from 294 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Sunset?

TopHap matches 601 residential properties to Sunset 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 Sunset in?

Sunset is part of Vineland Elementary School District, which reports 2 schools, 638 students and $19,067 of spending per student.