For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,598 students in 93280, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA are Palm Avenue Middle School, Pond Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93280 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93280, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93280, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Pond Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29585 Pond Rd.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Semitropic Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Highway 46
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kings Valley Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 West Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Gr: K-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
93280, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 93280, CA include Palm Avenue Middle School, Pond Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93280?
5 public middle schools are located in 93280.
What is the racial composition of students in 93280?
93280 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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