Paul L. Cato Middle School

4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paul L. Cato Middle School serves 906 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paul L. Cato Middle School's student population of 906 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
906 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Paul L. Cato Middle School is 0.40, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
26%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
47%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Paul L. Cato Middle School?
906 students attend Paul L. Cato Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul L. Cato Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul L. Cato Middle School?
Paul L. Cato Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Paul L. Cato Middle School offer ?
Paul L. Cato Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paul L. Cato Middle School part of?
Paul L. Cato Middle School is part of Bakersfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 26%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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