Washington Middle School is located within the College Heights neighborhood of Bakersfield, California. The school first opened its doors in 1891, but had sustained a lot of damage during the 1952 earthquake that affected the area. It reopened its doors at its current location in 1955, and has been serving the Bakersfield community ever since.
Washington Middle School is part of the Bakersfield City School District, and is considered a neighborhood school as most students live within walking distance of the school. Their mission is to educate students at the highest level of academic excellence so that they become collaborators, innovators and critical thinkers.
Students at Washington Middle School tend to score average test scores compared to the rest of the schools in the district. Enrollment is about 634, and the student to teacher ratio is 23 to 1, which is in line with state average.
There are many extracurricular activities available at Washington Middle, with clubs such as the Chess, Book Club, Anime Club, Math and Classroom Club. There are also lots of sports available for students, such as volleyball, basketball, football cross country, soccer, etc. On average, 32% of students at Washington Middle enroll in sports activities.
Washington Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1101 Noble Ave,
Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield City School District
School Details
Head of School
Abraham Rivera
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.1%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
0.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0.7%
State Average
9.9%
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.1%
Hispanic
81.1%
White
9.1%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/25/2010
I graduated from this school. I had so much fun during my time spent here. I got along with all the teachers, students, and alot of friends. Washington middle school is the best of the best!!!!!!!!
4/18/2009
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$249K - $674K
Homes For Sale
120
Average Home Value
$351,518
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Average Household Income
$81,582
% of College Grads
21.9%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,648 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.3%
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Siemon Park
College Park
Panorama Park
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
University Park
Jefferson Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Heritage Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Oakridge
An east Bakersfield neighborhood with a mix of residential and commercial pockets
Washington Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Bakersfield City School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 616 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Washington Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $351,518. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Bakersfield High School, Kern County Special Education School, Highland High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Middle School.