Washington Middle School serves 616 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Washington Middle School's student population of 616 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Middle School is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
616 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Washington Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?
Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Middle School part of?
Washington Middle School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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