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Paul L. Cato Middle

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 4115 Vineland Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2835

(661) 631-5245 · cato.bcsd.com

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7/10
#503
Rank 503 out of 1,315
Top 38%
English Language Arts7/10 · #481 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #513 · 61st percentile
Science6/10 · #581 · 56th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Paul L. Cato Middle sits in east Bakersfield, serving a working-class community that takes its neighborhood schools seriously. Scoring solidly in the middle tier statewide, Cato holds its own in English and math, making it a reasonable choice for families in the 93306 zip code who want a dependable public option without the commute. Bakersfield itself is an unpretentious, affordable Central Valley city where community ties run deep — and schools like Cato reflect that grounded, no-frills spirit.

Student Demographics

674 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
483 (72%)
White
131 (19%)
African American
17 (3%)
Filipino
17 (3%)
Asian
11 (2%)
Other
15 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners98 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged415 (62%)
Students with Disabilities91 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

694
Enrollment
31.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18
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 Programs1/10 · #1281 · 7th percentile

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