Paul L. Cato Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93306 · (661) 631-5245 · Part of Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield’s School Grade C better than 30% of California school districts
Students
694
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Paul L. Cato Middle
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 20.6% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Bakersfield kids: 13 high schools
On the path
Where Bakersfield kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–644 schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Paul L. Cato MiddleYou are here
9–1213 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6153
Grade 7263
Grade 8278
Enrollment over time
874’20
906’21
629’22
654’23
694’24
Down 20.6% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%White 19%Asian 4%Black 3%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Paul L. Cato Middle from Bakersfield families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.