Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Mckee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKee Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Bakersfield school district, encompassing approximately 18.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mckee Middle School's student population of 869 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
869 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mckee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckee Middle School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5122 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckee Middle School's ranking?
Mckee Middle School is ranked #5122 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mckee Middle School often compared to?
Mckee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wonderful College Prep Academy, Buttonwillow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mckee Middle School?
869 students attend Mckee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mckee Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckee Middle School?
Mckee Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mckee Middle School offer ?
Mckee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mckee Middle School part of?
Mckee Middle School is part of Greenfield Union School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
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