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Curran Middle

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 1116 Lymric Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309-4157

(661) 631-5240 · curran.bcsd.com

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2/10
#1112
Rank 1112 out of 1,315
Top 84%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1003 · 24th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1188 · 10th percentile
Science2/10 · #1097 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Curran Middle serves families in central Bakersfield, a working-class part of the city where tight-knit neighborhoods and a strong sense of community are part of everyday life. The school faces real academic challenges, particularly in math, and families who prioritize strong test performance may want to explore additional tutoring or enrichment options alongside enrollment. That said, for families rooted in this part of Bakersfield, Curran can be a familiar, community-connected stepping stone through the middle school years.

Student Demographics

883 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
711 (81%)
African American
95 (11%)
White
45 (5%)
Multiple Races
19 (2%)
Other
13 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners251 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged796 (90%)
Students with Disabilities106 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

973
Enrollment
47.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #822 · 40th percentile

96 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found