Paul L. Cato Middle
Regular School · Bakersfield, CA
Paul L. Cato Middle is a regular school school in Bakersfield, California, serving grades 06–08 with 694 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 22.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 497 | 72% |
| White | 134 | 19% |
| Asian | 30 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 694 | 349M / 345F |
English Language Learners: 154 (22% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | . | 33.9% | — |
| Reading Proficiency | . | 48.7% | — |
| Science Proficiency | . | — | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 694 | 100% |
Contact & Location
4115 Vineland Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone: (661)631-5245
http://cato.bcsd.comOther Schools in District
- Bessie E. Owens Elementary Elementary
- Caroline Harris Elementary Elementary
- Casa Loma Elementary Elementary
- Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Elementary
- College Heights Elementary Elementary
- Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary Elementary
- Downtown Elementary Elementary
- Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 93306) → CensusDepth.com
- California population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- California teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
060363013744
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD