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Paul L. Cato Middle
Bakersfield, California · Grades 6 to 8 · Bakersfield City
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About Paul L. Cato Middle
Paul L. Cato Middle is a public school in Bakersfield, California, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 694 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Bakersfield. With about 30.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 22.5 students per teacher. Bakersfield City runs 44 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kern County. Families comparing options will find 33 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93306 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (661) 631-5245 |
| School district | Bakersfield City |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 694 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 30.8 |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Kern County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 060363013744). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Bakersfield · 0.1 miCesar E. Chavez ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Bakersfield · 0.8 miWalter Stiern MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Bakersfield · 1.2 miHort ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Bakersfield · 1.5 miDr. Juliet Thorner ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Bakersfield · 1.6 miOrangewood ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 4Bakersfield · 1.7 miVoorhies ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 6Bakersfield · 2 miFoothill HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bakersfield · 2.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Paul L. Cato Middle serve?
Paul L. Cato Middle serves grades 6 through 8.
How many students attend Paul L. Cato Middle?
Paul L. Cato Middle reported 694 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul L. Cato Middle?
About 22.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 694 students and 30.8 teachers in federal data.
Is Paul L. Cato Middle a public or charter school?
Paul L. Cato Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Paul L. Cato Middle in?
Paul L. Cato Middle is part of Bakersfield City. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/bakersfield-city/
Where is Paul L. Cato Middle located?
Paul L. Cato Middle is at 4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93306. The phone number is (661) 631-5245.
How many other schools are near Paul L. Cato Middle?
There are 33 other schools within 5 miles of Paul L. Cato Middle in our directory.
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