Overview
Curran Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 1,043 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% 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
ZIP93309
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060363000295
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,043
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino79.2%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)