Southern Kern Unified School District

2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560-0640
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Southern Kern Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,481 students in Southern Kern Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Southern Kern Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
3,481 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Southern Kern Unified School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#292 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Southern Kern Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southern Kern Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southern Kern Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Southern Kern Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,103 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
309 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
827 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
349
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
263
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
257
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
285
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
309
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
274
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
270
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
273
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
230
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
204
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,014 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,915 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Southern Kern Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Southern Kern Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,014
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Southern Kern Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,915
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Southern Kern Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Southern Kern Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tropico Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3180 Mojave-tropico Rd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Westpark Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 41%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Imperial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(661) 256-5030
Grades: K-5
| 866 students
Rank: #33.
Rosamond High Early College Campus
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #44.
Rosamond Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3082 Glendower St.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5050
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
Rare Earth High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,481 students.
What is the rank of Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District is ranked #252 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Kern Unified School District?
60% of Southern Kern Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Southern Kern Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,915 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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