Standard Middle
126 Ferguson Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308-3521
Summary
Standard Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 7th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 21.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 12.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 21.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,137/1,204 (6th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,093/1,204 (9th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,005 |
| Low-Income Students | 903 (89.9%) |
| English Learners | 97 (9.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math +2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.9% to 23.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,137 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 23.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 14% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 4% to 11%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.1% to 12.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,093 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Standard Middle rank in California?
Standard Middle ranks No. 1,137 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,093 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Standard Middle compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Standard Middle is No. 15 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 16 6–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Standard Middle compare with other schools in Kern County?
Standard Middle is No. 28 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Standard MiddleThis school | 12.3% | 21.9% |
| Abraham Lincoln Jr. High | 2.9% | 20.8% |
| Chipman Junior High | 24.3% | 43.9% |
