Edison Middle School in Bakersfield, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Edison Middle School is a suburban public school in Bakersfield, California that is part of Edison Elementary School District. It serves 459 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 5 - 8

459 Students

26 Teachers

721 S Edison Rd

Bakersfield, CA 93307 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Edison Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

88%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Edison Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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