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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Sierra Middle

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 3017 Center Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306-5399

(661) 631-5470 · sierra.bcsd.com

1/10
#1211
Rank 1211 out of 1,315
Top 92%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1162 · 12th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1271 · 3rd percentile
Science2/10 · #1129 · 15th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sierra Middle sits in the eastern stretches of Bakersfield, a sprawling Central Valley city where the cost of living is relatively affordable and the community has a strong blue-collar, working-class identity. While the school faces some academic challenges — particularly in English and math, where scores place it in the lower tiers statewide — families who are actively engaged in their kids' education and willing to supplement at home can still find a supportive staff and a tight-knit school culture here. It's a good fit for families rooted in this part of Bakersfield who want a neighborhood middle school experience and are ready to be hands-on partners in their child's learning journey.

Student Demographics

664 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
603 (91%)
White
27 (4%)
African American
21 (3%)
Other
13 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners285 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged645 (97%)
Students with Disabilities68 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

731
Enrollment
35.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
17
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 Programs2/10 · #1098 · 20th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found