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Walter Stiern Middle

Bakersfield, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
stiern.bcsd.com2551 Morning Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306(661) 631-5480
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

862 students tested

22.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 23.9% did.

  • Exceeded4.8%
  • Met17.8%
  • Nearly met27.2%
  • Not met50.2%

Math

867 students tested

9.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 9.9% did.

  • Exceeded1.9%
  • Met7.6%
  • Nearly met23.1%
  • Not met67.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year8761,015
Suspended in or out of school5.3% · 462.8% · 28
Suspensions5934
Violence with injury01
Violence without injury5031
Weapons30
Drugs51
Defiance only00
Other11

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall924782
Suspended out of school9.2% · 856.3% · 49
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

24.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted839931
Chronically absent26.7% · 22424.3% · 226

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

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

783 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino89.3%
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White5.2%
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Black or African American3.7%
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Asian0.5%
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Two or More Races0.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 060363002021

District
Bakersfield City
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
783 students
Teachers (FTE)
36.3

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