For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,524 students in 93280, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA are Palm Avenue Middle School, Pond Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93280 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in 93280, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93280, CA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Avenue Middle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Pond Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29585 Pond Rd.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 32%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Kings Valley Ii
Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 W. Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Grades: K-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #55.
Semitropic Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Highway 46
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
93280, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA include Palm Avenue Middle School, Pond Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93280, CA?
5 public middle schools are located in 93280, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 93280, CA?
93280, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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