- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Curran Middle
Federal NCES profile for Curran Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060363000295
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curran Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Curran Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curran Middle ranks #8 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Bakersfield City · California
NCES ID 060363000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Curran Middle held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 060363000295 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 22.6:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary (960 students)
Curran Middle held near 1,043 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Curran Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Curran Middle
973 students
- Colonel Howard
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
960 students
- Voorhies Eleme
Voorhies Elementary
915 students
- Walter Stiern
Walter Stiern Middle
891 students
- Horace Mann El
Horace Mann Elementary
870 students
- Bessie E. Owen
Bessie E. Owens Elementary
867 students
What this shows Curran Middle reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curran Middle compares
Curran Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 53% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
African American 11.6%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Curran Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bakersfield City reports $19,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curran Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Voorhies Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter Stiern Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bessie E. Owens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curran Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Walter Stiern Middle
Standard public school
891 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curran Middle
How many students attend Curran Middle?
Curran Middle has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,023 (2022-23) → 1,043 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curran Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Curran Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curran Middle?
84.8% of students at Curran Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curran Middle?
The largest demographic group at Curran Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curran Middle?
Curran Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Curran Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Curran Middle ranks #8 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bakersfield City?
Besides Curran Middle, Bakersfield City also operates Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary (960 students), Voorhies Elementary (915 students), and Walter Stiern Middle (891 students). See the Bakersfield City district page for the complete list.