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Paul L. Cato Middle

Bakersfield, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
cato.bcsd.com4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93306(661) 631-5245
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

672 students tested

49.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 50.3% did.

  • Exceeded17.4%
  • Met31.7%
  • Nearly met25.6%
  • Not met25.3%

Math

678 students tested

32.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.3% did.

  • Exceeded15.0%
  • Met17.9%
  • Nearly met27.7%
  • Not met39.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year689725
Suspended in or out of school3.9% · 271.9% · 14
Suspensions3216
Violence with injury71
Violence without injury179
Weapons01
Drugs83
Defiance only00
Other02

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall906654
Suspended out of school3.5% · 324.3% · 28
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.2% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted683710
Chronically absent15.8% · 10811.1% · 79

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

654 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino70.5%
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White21.4%
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Black or African American2.1%
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Asian3.4%
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Two or More Races2.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060363013744

District
Bakersfield City
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
654 students
Teachers (FTE)
27.8

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