Standard Middle School
Standard Middle School serves 971 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Standard Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Standard Middle School's student population of 971 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 971 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Standard Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Standard Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #8757 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 12% |
Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 61% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Standard Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Standard Middle School is North High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Beardsley Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Standard Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Standard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 570 students
0.1 miles
115 E. Minner Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2120 0.1 K-5 570 - Bakersfield North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,720 student
0.8 miles
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-3351 0.8 9-12 1,720 - Bakersfield Highland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 822 students
1.0 miles
2900 Barnett St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2115 1.0 K-5 822 - Bakersfield Wingland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 752 students
1.0 miles
701 Douglas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-2125 1.0 K-5 752 - Bakersfield Beardsley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 411 students
1.3 miles
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-1417 1.3 K-6 411
School Reviews
3 Standard Middle School is a very nice school. Of course there is drama and fights, but the teachers help every individual, and they don't have favorites. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Selena |
5 It is a really great school. They have had more control of their students - Posted by Parent - Michelle |
5 I love standard middle school - Posted by Parent - Alias |
2 At SMS there are to many fights and too many bullies , the teachers have no control of their students. - Posted by Parent - debra |
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