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Walter Stiern Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Bakersfield, California · Bakersfield City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students891
Student:Teacher21.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Walter Stiern
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
891
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
82%+16.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Walter Stiern Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 891 students. It is part of the Bakersfield City district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBakersfield City
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93306
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363002021

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment891
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino88.3%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
88.3%
Black
0.4%
Asian
4.4%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)