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Emerson Middle

Bakersfield, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
emerson.bcsd.com801 Fourth St., Bakersfield, CA 93304(661) 631-5260
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

771 students tested

24.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 23.8% did.

  • Exceeded4.9%
  • Met19.8%
  • Nearly met18.6%
  • Not met56.7%

Math

781 students tested

5.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 5.9% did.

  • Exceeded1.3%
  • Met4.6%
  • Nearly met16.0%
  • Not met78.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

9.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year947932
Suspended in or out of school9.4% · 899.4% · 88
Suspensions134126
Violence with injury138
Violence without injury108104
Weapons53
Drugs710
Defiance only00
Other11

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall806808
Suspended out of school11.4% · 9211.8% · 95
Suspended in school0.1% · 10.1% · 1
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

26.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted899886
Chronically absent33.9% · 30526.1% · 231

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

809 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino76.6%
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White5.9%
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Black or African American13.3%
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Asian1.5%
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Two or More Races1.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060363000297

District
Bakersfield City
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
809 students
Teachers (FTE)
37.4

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