For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,596 students in 93304, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93304, CA are Rafer Johnson, Sequoia Jr. High School and Emerson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93304 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93304, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93304, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rafer Johnson
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Tenth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5445
Grades: K-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Jr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Belle Terr.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5940
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Fourth St.
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 631-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93304, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93304, CA include Rafer Johnson, Sequoia Jr. High School and Emerson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93304?
3 public middle schools are located in 93304.
What is the racial composition of students in 93304?
93304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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