For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,591 students in 93304, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93304, CA are Emerson Middle School, Sequoia Jr. High School and Rafer Johnson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93304 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93304, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93304, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Jr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Rafer Johnson
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Tenth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93304, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93304, CA include Emerson Middle School, Sequoia Jr. High School and Rafer Johnson.
How many public middle schools are located in 93304?
3 public middle schools are located in 93304.
What is the racial composition of students in 93304?
93304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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