Standard Middle School
- Standard Middle School serves 982 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Standard Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Standard Middle School's student population of 982 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 | 982 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Standard Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Standard Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8063 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 66% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Standard Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 561 students
0.1 miles
115 E. Minner Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)392-2120 0.1 K-5 561 - Bakersfield North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1669 students
0.8 miles
300 Galaxy Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)399-3351 0.8 9-12 1669 - Bakersfield Highland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 811 students
1.0 miles
2900 Barnett St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)392-2115 1.0 K-5 811 - Bakersfield Wingland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 776 students
1.0 miles
701 Douglas St.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)392-2125 1.0 K-5 776 - Bakersfield Beardsley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 401 students
1.3 miles
1001 Roberts Ln.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)392-1417 1.3 K-6 401
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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