Emerson Middle School
Tel:
(661)631-5260
- Emerson Middle School serves 725 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
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Emerson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Emerson Middle School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 725 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emerson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emerson Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8962 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 20% | 6% |
| White | 8% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bakersfield City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emerson Middle School is Vista Continuation High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rafer Johnson (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckinley Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 745 students
0.1 miles
601 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661)631-5370 0.1 K-5 745 - Bakersfield Vista Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 239 students
0.2 miles
200 P St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661)327-8561 0.2 9-12 239 - Bakersfield Rafer Johnson Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 56 students
0.4 miles
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661)631-5863 0.4 K-8 56 - Bakersfield Rafer Johnson Childrens Center Magnet School
Grades: M
0.4 miles
1100 Ninth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661)631-5850 0.4 M n/a - Bakersfield Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 852 students
0.7 miles
607 Texas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661)631-5280 0.7 K-6 852
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