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Norris Middle

Norris Elementary · Kern County · 6940 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312-9005

(661) 387-7060

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7/10
#420
Rank 420 out of 1,315
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #422 · 68th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #419 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #485 · 63rd percentile

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School Overview

Norris Middle sits in the northwest corner of Bakersfield, a part of town that's grown steadily over the years and attracts families looking for a quieter, more suburban feel while still being connected to the city. As a 7th and 8th grade school, it handles that tricky middle school window pretty well, landing solidly in the upper third of California schools across English, math, and science. Families who prioritize a school with consistent, well-rounded academics — without the pressure-cooker intensity of top-ranked campuses — tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

933 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
415 (44%)
Hispanic
384 (41%)
Multiple Races
47 (5%)
Asian
40 (4%)
Filipino
24 (3%)
African American
16 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners70 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged369 (40%)
Students with Disabilities90 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

992
Enrollment
41.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
1
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 Programs3/10 · #1080 · 21st percentile

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