At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
302
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
100%+34.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Sunset is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 302 students. It is part of the Vineland Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictVineland Elementary
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93307
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064113006783
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment302
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino98.2%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.9%
Hispanic
98.2%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.