Edison Middle
721 South Edison Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9147
Summary
Edison Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 25th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 17.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,320/1,734 (24th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,298/1,735 (25th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 489 |
| Low-Income Students | 431 (88.1%) |
| English Learners | 119 (24.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 5.5 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.9% to 34.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,320 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 17%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 16.1% to 19.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,298 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 20.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Edison Middle rank in California?
Edison Middle ranks No. 1,320 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,298 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Edison Middle compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Edison Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Edison Middle compare with other schools in Kern County?
Edison Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 5–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Edison MiddleThis school | 17.7% | 30.0% |
| Fairfax Jr. High | 20.0% | 32.2% |
| Sunset | 8.3% | 28.4% |
