Summary:
Southern Kern Unified School District contains one middle school, Tropico Middle, which serves about 815 students in grades 6-8 in the Rosamond area.
As the sole middle school in the Southern Kern Unified district, Tropico Middle faces significant academic challenges, with student test scores consistently below state averages. The school's performance in mathematics is a particular concern, with less than 10% of students scoring as proficient, which is far below the state average. English and science scores are also low, though seventh graders perform notably better in English than students in other grades. The school's statewide ranking has remained in the bottom quarter for several years.
Despite having higher-than-average spending per student, the school grapples with a high rate of chronic student absenteeism, which is known to impact learning. Parents should be aware that the school serves a community with high economic need, and while it is the only local option, its academic results indicate areas needing substantial improvement and support.
Thank you for your feedback!