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Edison Middle School

721 S. Edison Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Tel: (661) 366-8216
www.edison.k12.ca.us
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Edison Middle School serves 416 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Edison Middle School's student population of 416 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
416 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edison Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
22%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
84%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
9%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edison Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edison Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Edison Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edison Middle School's ranking?

Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Edison Middle School?

416 students attend Edison Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Edison Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Middle School?

Edison Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Edison Middle School offer ?

Edison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Edison Middle School part of?

Edison Middle School is part of Edison Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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