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Southern Kern Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,683 students in Southern Kern Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Southern Kern Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,683 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Southern Kern Unified School District, which is ranked #1709 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1715 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,368 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
56%
# Black Students
313 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
735 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
20%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
376
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
332
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
280
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
311
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
222
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,206 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,081
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,206
$18,396
Best Southern Kern Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Imperial Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(661) 256-5030
Fresno, CA 93650
(661) 256-5030
Grades: K-5
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
Rosamond High Early College Campus
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 902 students
Rank: #33.
Rare Earth High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Tropico Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Mojave-tropico Rd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #55.
Rosamond Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3082 Glendower St.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5050
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5050
Grades: K-5
| 853 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rosamond Blvd.
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Rosamond, CA 93560
(661) 256-5090
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,683 students.
What is the rank of Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District is ranked #1709 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Kern Unified School District?
64% of Southern Kern Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Kern Unified School District?
Southern Kern Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Southern Kern Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,206 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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