Paul L. Cato Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93306 · Bakersfield City
#639 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#11056 of 15,369 nationally
About Paul L. Cato Middle
Paul L. Cato Middle is a public middle located in Bakersfield, in the Bakersfield City school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 694 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 639th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 694.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Paul L. Cato Middle ranks 48th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Paul L. Cato Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paul L. Cato Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students · 99 m away
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
621 students · 1.2 km away
Walter Stiern Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students · 1.9 km away
Hort Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students · 2.4 km away
Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
813 students · 2.5 km away
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students · 2.8 km away
Voorhies Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
915 students · 3.3 km away
Foothill High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students · 3.5 km away
Highland High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,530 students · 3.7 km away
Chipman Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
708 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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693 students
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693 students
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695 students
Rancho Milpitas Middle
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693 students
Sinaloa Middle
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Montera Middle
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695 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paul L. Cato Middle a good school?
Paul L. Cato Middle has a Success Index (US) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #639 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Paul L. Cato Middle rank in California?
Paul L. Cato Middle ranks #639 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #11056 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paul L. Cato Middle?
Paul L. Cato Middle had 694 students in 2025.
Is Paul L. Cato Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Paul L. Cato Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paul L. Cato Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paul L. Cato Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.