- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Mckee Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mckee Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061605011210
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckee Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools.
- #12 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- small classes for California
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckee Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckee Middle ranks #12 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Greenfield Union · California
NCES ID 061605011210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-131 students YoY
Mckee Middle shrank from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 976 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-131 students YoY 061605011210 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 17:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students)
Mckee Middle shrank from 1,107 students in 2022-23 to 976 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mckee Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leon H. Ollivi
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
1,152 students
- Greenfield Mid
Greenfield Middle
873 students
- This school
Mckee Middle
869 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
845 students
- Raffaello Pall
Raffaello Palla Elementary
770 students
- Valle Verde El
Valle Verde Elementary
768 students
What this shows Mckee Middle reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckee Middle compares
Mckee Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$16,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 869 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 6.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Mckee Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenfield Union reports $16,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckee Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon H. Ollivier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raffaello Palla Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckee Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 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 (~869 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckee Middle
How many students attend Mckee Middle?
Mckee Middle has 869 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,107 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), down 131.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckee Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckee Middle is 17:1, which is 21% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckee Middle?
81.7% of students at Mckee Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckee Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mckee Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckee Middle?
Mckee Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckee Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckee Middle ranks #12 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 Greenfield Union?
Besides Mckee Middle, Greenfield Union also operates Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students), Greenfield Middle (873 students), and Horizon Elementary (845 students). See the Greenfield Union district page for the complete list.