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8301 Sunset Boulevard, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9289
Summary
Sunset is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 16th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 8.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 8.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,358/1,734 (22nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,562/1,735 (10th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 302 |
| Low-Income Students | 302 (100.0%) |
| English Learners | 168 (55.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 2.8 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 11.4% to 37.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,358 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 26.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.1% to 11.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,562 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 4.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Sunset rank in California?
Sunset ranks No. 1,358 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,562 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Sunset compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Sunset is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 5–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Sunset compare with other schools in Kern County?
Sunset is No. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SunsetThis school | 8.3% | 28.4% |
| Edison Middle | 17.7% | 30.0% |
| Fairfax Jr. High | 20.0% | 32.2% |
