Sunset

Summary:

Sunset Middle School is a public middle school located in Bakersfield, California, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Vineland Elementary School District, which is ranked 1430 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunset Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 2057-2508 out of 2777 schools in the past 5 years. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.13% of Sunset students were proficient in ELA, compared to 47.04% statewide, and only 11.22% were proficient in Math, compared to 35.54% statewide. Sunset has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2018-2019 to 21.2% in 2021-2022, well above the state average.

Sunset's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby middle schools, such as Sequoia Junior High, Stonecreek Junior High, and Haven Drive Middle, which all have higher statewide rankings and better test scores. Sunset's high poverty rate, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and low performance of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, may be contributing factors to its overall academic struggles. Addressing these underlying issues through targeted interventions and support will be crucial for improving the school's educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 8301 Sunset Blvd.
       Bakersfield, CA  93307-9289


(661) 845-1320

District: Vineland Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2057th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,098 Help


Students who attend Sunset usually attend:

High:    Arvin High

Feeder schools for Sunset:

Elementary:    Vineland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sunset ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunset is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunset is $8,098.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunset:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunset 2057th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Sunset in the ranking list.)

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Vineland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vineland Elementary 1430th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunset

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Rank History for all students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.30 1708th 1769 3.4%
2005 8.98 1692nd 1777 4.8%
2006 14.56 1609th 1804 10.8%
2007 13.93 1797th 1999 10.1%
2008 17.49 1738th 2005 13.3%
2009 15.65 1830th 2063 11.3%
2010 6.23 2100th 2179 3.6%
2011 11.76 2060th 2236 7.9%
2012 9.03 2132nd 2259 5.6%
2013 11.27 2201st 2379 7.5%
2015 12.18 2290th 2477 7.5%
2016 12.22 2279th 2497 8.7%
2017 6.82 2454th 2508 2.2%
2018 14.10 2204th 2480 11.1%
2019 16.22 2343rd 2715 13.7%
2022 13.69 2508th 2740 8.5%
2023 17.97 2377th 2802 15.2%
2024 24.42 2057th 2777 25.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.70 646th 1364 52.6%
2019 29.75 1133rd 1442 21.4%
2022 38.92 803rd 1540 47.9%
2023 53.04 388th 1529 74.6%
2024 61.54 248th 1477 83.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.15 1214th 1538 21.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.91 1910th 2230 14.3%
2019 22.61 1946th 2369 17.9%
2022 19.36 2117th 2458 13.9%
2023 24.29 2001st 2549 21.5%
2024 31.20 1722nd 2575 33.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.49 43rd 86 50.0%
2024 74.77 11th 94 88.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.58 144th 321 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.35 1994th 2262 11.8%
2019 15.71 2083rd 2380 12.5%
2022 15.91 2229th 2509 11.2%
2023 20.21 2089th 2547 18.0%
2024 24.88 1901st 2546 25.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.55 2091st 2273 8.0%
2019 17.14 2092nd 2407 13.1%
2022 12.67 2381st 2527 5.8%
2023 17.13 2236th 2558 12.6%
2024 24.21 1905th 2547 25.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sunset

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.56 1804th 2072 12.9%
2019 21.65 1833rd 2213 17.2%
2022 17.96 2096th 2359 11.1%
2023 24.40 1865th 2391 22.0%
2024 32.32 1550th 2383 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sunset

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 33 0 2 199 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1989 35 0 6 192 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1990 31 0 5 209 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1991 24 1 0 237 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 20 1 3 235 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 20 1 4 246 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 22 0 2 269 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 19 0 3 279 3 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 19 0 3 279 3 n/a n/a 0 304
1997 12 0 2 322 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1998 12 0 5 313 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 14 0 5 335 1 n/a n/a 1 356
2000 18 4 5 345 0 n/a n/a 5 377
2001 7 1 9 332 0 n/a n/a 5 354
2002 18 0 6 376 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 18 0 6 376 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 7 1 7 391 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 17 1 5 408 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 14 0 4 383 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 20 0 2 365 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 12 n/a 1 370 n/a n/a n/a 0 383
2009 9 0 0 364 0 0 0 0 373
2010 12 0 1 369 0 0 0 0 382
2011 6 0 1 384 0 0 0 0 391
2012 11 0 0 361 0 0 0 0 372
2013 10 0 0 278 0 0 0 0 288
2014 8 0 0 328 0 0 0 0 336
2015 7 0 1 342 0 0 0 0 350
2016 5 0 1 332 0 0 0 0 338
2017 3 0 1 297 0 0 0 0 301
2018 6 0 1 318 0 0 0 0 325
2019 4 0 0 297 0 0 0 0 301
2020 3 0 0 291 0 0 0 0 294
2021 4 0 0 313 0 0 0 0 317
2022 4 0 0 302 0 0 0 0 306
2023 6 0 0 319 0 0 0 0 325
2024 5 0 0 306 0 0 0 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunset

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 10.2 22.9 n/a
1989 233 9.8 23.7 n/a
1990 245 10.0 24.5 n/a
1991 264 10.0 26.4 n/a
1992 259 10.2 25.3 89.6
1993 271 12.0 22.6 91.5
1994 293 12.0 24.4 94.5
1995 304 13.0 23.4 93.1
1996 304 13.0 23.4 93.1
1997 336 14.0 24.0 94.9
1998 330 14.0 23.6 94.8
1999 356 14.5 24.6 95.2
2000 377 15.5 24.3 98.7
2001 354 17.0 20.8 98.6
2002 401 19.0 21.1 96
2003 401 19.0 21.1 96
2004 406 18.0 22.6 97
2005 431 19.0 22.7 98.6
2006 401 22.0 18.2 99.3
2007 388 25.0 15.5 94.8
2008 383 27.5 13.9 n/a
2009 373 22.0 14.6 88.5
2010 382 19.0 20.1 97.9
2011 391 n/a n/a 95.4
2012 372 16.0 23.2 99.2
2013 288 15.5 18.5 85.1
2014 336 14.0 24.0 99.1
2015 350 16.0 21.8 99.1
2016 338 15.0 22.5 99.1
2017 301 16.0 18.8 100
2018 325 16.0 20.3 100
2019 301 15.8 18.9 100
2020 294 n/a n/a 100
2021 317 12.8 24.7 99.1
2022 306 12.7 24.0 98
2023 325 17.0 19.1 100
2024 311 17.0 18.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunset

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 10.2 22.9 n/a
1989 233 9.8 23.7 n/a
1990 245 10.0 24.5 n/a
1991 264 10.0 26.4 n/a
1992 259 10.2 25.3 89.6
1993 271 12.0 22.6 91.5
1994 293 12.0 24.4 94.5
1995 304 13.0 23.4 93.1
1996 304 13.0 23.4 93.1
1997 336 14.0 24.0 94.9
1998 330 14.0 23.6 94.8
1999 356 14.5 24.6 95.2
2000 377 15.5 24.3 98.7
2001 354 17.0 20.8 98.6
2002 401 19.0 21.1 96
2003 401 19.0 21.1 96
2004 406 18.0 22.6 97
2005 431 19.0 22.7 98.6
2006 401 22.0 18.2 99.3
2007 388 25.0 15.5 94.8
2008 383 27.5 13.9 n/a
2009 373 22.0 14.6 88.5
2010 382 19.0 20.1 97.9
2011 391 n/a n/a 95.4
2012 372 16.0 23.2 99.2
2013 288 15.5 18.5 85.1
2014 336 14.0 24.0 99.1
2015 350 16.0 21.8 99.1
2016 338 15.0 22.5 99.1
2017 301 16.0 18.8 100
2018 325 16.0 20.3 100
2019 301 15.8 18.9 100
2020 294 n/a n/a 100
2021 317 12.8 24.7 99.1
2022 306 12.7 24.0 98
2023 325 17.0 19.1 100
2024 311 17.0 18.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunset

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,098

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunset

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2343rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2377th of 2802 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset)13.916.8
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vineland Elementary)13.916.8
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunset)5.76.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vineland Elementary)5.76.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Sunset)5.67.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Vineland Elementary)5.67.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset)26.726.2
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vineland Elementary)26.726.2
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunset)10.76.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Vineland Elementary)10.76.2
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset)37.721.9
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vineland Elementary)37.721.9
 15.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sunset)16.210.8
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Vineland Elementary)16.210.8
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sunset)27.324.7
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vineland Elementary)27.324.7
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sunset)15.413.6
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Vineland Elementary)15.413.6
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Sunset)7.713.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Vineland Elementary)7.713.9
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students301325
 8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic297319
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White46
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset

Students at Sunset are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Sunset.

Sunset ranks 2057th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Sunset usually go on to attend Arvin High


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