Sierra Middle vs Paul L. Cato Middle
Paul L. Cato Middle has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.8/10. In math proficiency, Paul L. Cato Middle leads at 26.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield, CA
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
746 students
Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield, CA
6.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
654 students
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| Metric | Sierra Middle | Paul L. Cato Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.1% | 68.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| State Rank | #6,065 of 9,557 | #4,499 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 37th | 53th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sierra Middle | Paul L. Cato Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% | 26.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 28.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Sierra Middle | Paul L. Cato Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 746 | 654 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 24.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.1% | 68.2% |
| District | Bakersfield City | Bakersfield City |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93306) | Bakersfield (93306) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,988 | $66,988 |
| Median Home Value | $290,700 | $290,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,219 | $1,219 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | 20.6% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 25 min |