For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,477 students in 93306, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93306, CA are Paul L. Cato Middle School, Chipman Junior High School and Compton Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 93306 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93306, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93306, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul L. Cato Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5245
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Chipman Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Eissler St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5210
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #33.
Compton Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3211 Pico Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5230
Grades: 7-8
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Walter Stiern Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Morning Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 Center St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
93306, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rafer Johnson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1001 10th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 631-5863
Grades: K-8
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93306, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93306, CA include Paul L. Cato Middle School, Chipman Junior High School and Compton Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 93306?
5 public middle schools are located in 93306.
What is the racial composition of students in 93306?
93306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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