Paul L. Cato Middle vs Walter Stiern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
694 students
Walter Stiern Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
891 students
| Measure | Paul L. Cato Middle Bakersfield, California | Walter Stiern Middle Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 1,334 | #1093 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11056 of 15,369 | #14445 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 694 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 18% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul L. Cato Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 16.0).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Paul L. Cato Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 81.5%).
- •Walter Stiern Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.1).
- •Walter Stiern Middle is the larger school with 891 students compared with 694.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paul L. Cato Middle better than Walter Stiern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paul L. Cato Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 16.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paul L. Cato Middle and Walter Stiern Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul L. Cato Middle: 694. Walter Stiern Middle: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul L. Cato Middle and Walter Stiern Middle rank in California?
Paul L. Cato Middle is 639th of 1,334 and Walter Stiern Middle is 1093rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).