Summary:
The Bakersfield City area is home to 10 middle schools, serving grades 6-8 and 7-8, with student populations ranging from 563 to 1,023. These schools are part of the Bakersfield City School District, which is ranked 1338 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Paul L. Cato Middle School ranks the highest, at 1004 out of 2777 California middle schools, and is the only school in the group to receive a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.32%) and Mathematics (32.33%), as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (16.7%) and the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (56.92%). Another high-performing school is Chipman Junior High, which is ranked 1419 out of 2777 California middle schools and has the second-highest proficiency rates and chronic absenteeism rate in the group.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools in the area. Many of the schools struggle with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Addressing these challenges, particularly chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for improving outcomes for students across the Bakersfield City School District.
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