Curran Middle

Summary:

Curran Middle is a public middle school located in Bakersfield, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,023 students. The school is 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.

Curran Middle faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of chronic absenteeism and academic performance. The school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.4% in 2020-2021 to 50.0% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Curran Middle's test scores are consistently lower than the Bakersfield City School District and the state of California. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.42% of Curran Middle students were proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 27.74% for the Bakersfield City School District and 47.04% for California. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than Hispanic and White students.

Curran Middle's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.58% in 2021-2022 to 95.7% in 2020-2021, indicates a high concentration of students from low-income families, which may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Nearby schools, such as Sequoia Junior High and Emerson Middle, have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates than Curran Middle, suggesting that there is significant room for improvement at Curran Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1116 Lymric Way
       Bakersfield, CA  93309-4157


(661) 631-5240

District: Bakersfield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2181st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,506 Help


Feeder schools for Curran Middle:

Elementary:    Caroline Harris Elementary
    Casa Loma Elementary
    Munsey Elementary
    William Penn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.3 Help
Number of students:  1,043

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.5%
African American:
10.4%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Compare Details Curran Middle ranks worse than 78.5% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Curran Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Bakersfield City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.5%), African American (10.4%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curran Middle is 23.3. 7 middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curran Middle is $7,506. 5 middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Curran Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Curran Middle 2181st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Curran Middle in the ranking list.)

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Bakersfield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield City 1338th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Curran Middle

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Rank History for all students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.73 1577th 1769 10.9%
2005 17.56 1511th 1777 15.0%
2006 19.86 1485th 1804 17.7%
2007 19.23 1661st 1999 16.9%
2008 15.80 1777th 2005 11.4%
2009 21.82 1690th 2063 18.1%
2010 22.55 1775th 2179 18.5%
2011 14.80 2001st 2236 10.5%
2012 11.93 2089th 2259 7.5%
2013 15.42 2117th 2379 11.0%
2015 14.47 2210th 2477 10.8%
2016 17.23 2131st 2497 14.7%
2017 18.21 2099th 2508 16.3%
2018 21.23 1957th 2480 21.1%
2019 20.96 2144th 2715 21.0%
2022 18.51 2283rd 2740 16.7%
2023 20.18 2262nd 2802 19.3%
2024 21.73 2181st 2777 21.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.08 530th 554 4.3%
2023 11.34 596th 678 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.34 838th 1364 38.6%
2019 31.43 1042nd 1442 27.7%
2022 35.65 940th 1540 39.0%
2023 40.19 767th 1529 49.8%
2024 50.88 433rd 1477 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.48 1133rd 1538 26.3%
2024 23.85 1319th 1550 14.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.55 1578th 2230 29.2%
2019 27.97 1762nd 2369 25.6%
2022 23.36 1977th 2458 19.6%
2023 26.39 1907th 2549 25.2%
2024 27.99 1860th 2575 27.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.19 74th 94 21.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.09 282nd 394 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 1951st 2262 13.7%
2019 20.50 1926th 2380 19.1%
2022 18.98 2115th 2509 15.7%
2023 20.65 2072nd 2547 18.6%
2024 23.31 1960th 2546 23.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 1153rd 1369 15.8%
2019 24.35 1232nd 1491 17.4%
2022 20.38 1440th 1531 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.74 1660th 2273 27.0%
2019 20.82 1952nd 2407 18.9%
2022 18.79 2109th 2527 16.5%
2023 20.13 2092nd 2558 18.2%
2024 20.18 2073rd 2547 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 412th 600 31.3%
2019 23.16 527th 643 18.0%
2022 14.32 611th 637 4.1%
2023 23.37 505th 614 17.8%
2024 21.49 530th 626 15.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.82 1449th 2072 30.1%
2019 28.95 1574th 2213 28.9%
2022 27.07 1743rd 2359 26.1%
2023 27.77 1733rd 2391 27.5%
2024 32.16 1558th 2383 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at Curran Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.43 1421st 1496 5.0%
2019 17.71 1346th 1602 16.0%
2022 17.63 1316th 1555 15.4%
2023 22.60 1210th 1552 22.0%
2024 12.21 1385th 1535 9.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Curran Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 149 9 219 10 n/a n/a 0 671
1989 277 139 14 227 8 n/a n/a 0 665
1990 316 160 10 256 10 n/a n/a 0 752
1991 265 185 17 314 7 n/a n/a 0 788
1992 294 189 15 359 8 n/a n/a 0 865
1993 297 219 12 396 12 n/a n/a 0 936
1994 270 168 9 435 8 n/a n/a 0 890
1995 269 182 15 423 7 n/a n/a 0 896
1996 269 182 15 423 7 n/a n/a 0 896
1997 235 164 13 485 4 n/a n/a 0 901
1998 271 199 15 400 5 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 262 203 25 447 6 n/a n/a 1 944
2000 223 233 24 455 13 n/a n/a 1 949
2001 226 184 17 438 9 n/a n/a 0 874
2002 229 221 30 502 14 n/a n/a 1 997
2003 229 221 30 502 14 n/a n/a 1 997
2004 195 218 23 555 19 n/a n/a 6 1016
2005 193 232 26 576 16 n/a n/a 4 1047
2006 168 207 24 549 16 n/a n/a 6 970
2007 162 191 19 601 16 n/a n/a 7 996
2008 131 163 14 594 13 n/a n/a 0 915
2009 135 158 16 551 11 2 21 0 894
2010 103 128 17 544 14 3 3 0 812
2011 101 132 12 601 11 3 8 0 868
2012 97 139 13 592 10 2 3 0 856
2013 90 130 13 613 6 3 7 0 862
2014 89 142 14 629 4 1 5 0 884
2015 93 106 18 592 3 4 12 0 828
2016 99 115 14 672 3 3 13 0 919
2017 94 120 12 678 3 3 13 0 923
2018 80 105 11 672 3 3 19 0 893
2019 85 102 13 717 5 2 23 0 947
2020 77 113 7 753 6 2 14 0 972
2021 68 94 6 719 8 0 13 0 908
2022 66 100 9 767 5 0 21 0 968
2023 64 97 9 821 5 0 26 1 1023
2024 60 108 10 829 5 3 27 1 1043

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Curran Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 30.8 21.7 n/a
1989 665 30.7 21.6 n/a
1990 752 33.0 22.7 n/a
1991 788 33.9 23.2 n/a
1992 865 34.4 25.1 61.6
1993 936 40.6 23.1 71.5
1994 890 39.8 22.4 71.2
1995 896 40.0 22.4 77.9
1996 896 40.0 22.4 77.9
1997 901 41.4 21.8 81.2
1998 890 43.4 20.5 84.2
1999 944 41.0 23.0 80.6
2000 949 44.0 21.6 82.3
2001 874 44.2 19.8 81.5
2002 997 47.9 20.8 87.8
2003 997 47.9 20.8 87.8
2004 1016 35.6 28.5 89.2
2005 1047 38.6 27.1 89.1
2006 970 34.8 27.9 96.5
2007 996 36.9 27.0 87.1
2008 915 42.1 21.7 81.9
2009 894 38.6 19.9 84.8
2010 812 28.0 29.0 94
2011 868 n/a n/a 88.5
2012 856 32.3 26.5 n/a
2013 862 33.5 25.7 89.3
2014 884 33.9 26.0 85.7
2015 828 34.0 24.3 86
2016 919 38.0 24.1 85.9
2017 923 36.9 24.9 88.6
2018 893 40.6 21.9 92.6
2019 947 41.1 23.0 92.8
2020 972 n/a n/a 96.1
2021 908 39.0 23.2 95.7
2022 968 42.7 22.6 80.6
2023 1023 43.3 23.5 87.1
2024 1043 44.6 23.3 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Curran Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 30.8 21.7 n/a
1989 665 30.7 21.6 n/a
1990 752 33.0 22.7 n/a
1991 788 33.9 23.2 n/a
1992 865 34.4 25.1 61.6
1993 936 40.6 23.1 71.5
1994 890 39.8 22.4 71.2
1995 896 40.0 22.4 77.9
1996 896 40.0 22.4 77.9
1997 901 41.4 21.8 81.2
1998 890 43.4 20.5 84.2
1999 944 41.0 23.0 80.6
2000 949 44.0 21.6 82.3
2001 874 44.2 19.8 81.5
2002 997 47.9 20.8 87.8
2003 997 47.9 20.8 87.8
2004 1016 35.6 28.5 89.2
2005 1047 38.6 27.1 89.1
2006 970 34.8 27.9 96.5
2007 996 36.9 27.0 87.1
2008 915 42.1 21.7 81.9
2009 894 38.6 19.9 84.8
2010 812 28.0 29.0 94
2011 868 n/a n/a 88.5
2012 856 32.3 26.5 n/a
2013 862 33.5 25.7 89.3
2014 884 33.9 26.0 85.7
2015 828 34.0 24.3 86
2016 919 38.0 24.1 85.9
2017 923 36.9 24.9 88.6
2018 893 40.6 21.9 92.6
2019 947 41.1 23.0 92.8
2020 972 n/a n/a 96.1
2021 908 39.0 23.2 95.7
2022 968 42.7 22.6 80.6
2023 1023 43.3 23.5 87.1
2024 1043 44.6 23.3 91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Curran Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,506

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curran Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2144th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2262nd of 2802 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Curran Middle)32.227.4
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)32.626.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Curran Middle)20.58.3
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)20.613.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Curran Middle)39.931.5
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)37.128.9
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Curran Middle)14.89.3
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)18.813.8
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Curran Middle)3327.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)33.426.7
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Curran Middle)12.911.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)17.910
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Curran Middle)10.514
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Bakersfield City)15.314
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9471023
 8%
African American10297
 4.9%
American Indian55
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic717821
 14.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White8564
 24.7%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.8%87.1%
 5.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 1,043 students attended Curran Middle.

Students at Curran Middle are 79% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

Curran Middle ranks in the bottom 21.5% of California middle schools.


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