- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Standard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Standard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063789006391
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Standard Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #20 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Standard Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Standard Middle ranks #20 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Standard Elementary · California
NCES ID 063789006391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Standard Middle held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063789006391 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 20.1:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Wingland Elementary (783 students)
Standard Middle held near 997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Standard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Standard Middle
1,005 students
- Wingland Eleme
Wingland Elementary
783 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
778 students
- Standard Eleme
Standard Elementary
627 students
What this shows Standard Middle reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Standard Middle compares
Standard 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$17,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 39.7%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Standard Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Standard Elementary reports $17,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Standard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Standard Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Standard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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
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
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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Standard Middle
How many students attend Standard Middle?
Standard Middle has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 991 (2022-23) → 997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Standard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Standard Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% 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 Standard Middle?
79.1% of students at Standard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Standard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Standard Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Standard Middle?
Standard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Standard Middle rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Standard Middle ranks #20 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 Standard Elementary?
Besides Standard Middle, Standard Elementary also operates Wingland Elementary (783 students), Highland Elementary (778 students), and Standard Elementary (627 students). See the Standard Elementary district page for the complete list.