Norris Middle School

6940 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 912 students in grades 7-8, Norris Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Norris Middle School's student population of 912 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
912 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norris Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3154 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norris Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norris Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norris Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Norris Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Norris Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norris Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Norris Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
51%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norris Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Norris Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norris Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norris Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norris Middle School's ranking?
Norris Middle School is ranked #3154 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Norris Middle School often compared to?
Norris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tevis Junior High School, Freedom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Norris Middle School?
912 students attend Norris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Norris Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Middle School?
Norris Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norris Middle School offer ?
Norris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Norris Middle School part of?
Norris Middle School is part of Norris Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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