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Standard Middle School

126 Ferguson Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 991 students in grades 6-8, Standard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Standard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Standard Middle School's student population of 991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
991 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Standard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Standard Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8696 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Standard Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Standard Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Standard Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Standard Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Standard Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Standard Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Standard Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
49%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Standard Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Standard Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Standard Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Standard Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Standard Middle School's ranking?
Standard Middle School is ranked #8696 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Standard Middle School?
991 students attend Standard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Standard Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Standard Middle School?
Standard Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Standard Middle School offer ?
Standard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Standard Middle School part of?
Standard Middle School is part of Standard Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Standard Middle School located?
Standard Middle School is located in the Mobile Town neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Mobile Town.

School Reviews
5   6/15/2024
Excellent school! The demographic proves to be to tough with unforeseen circumstances with students home lives and neighborhood troubles but these teachers do everything and anything they can to support students socially, behaviorally, and academically!
- Posted by Parent - Ashley
3   7/7/2017
Standard Middle School is a very nice school. Of course there is drama and fights, but the teachers help every individual, and they don't have favorites.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Selena
5   4/7/2017
It is a really great school. They have had more control of their students
- Posted by Parent - Michelle
5   4/7/2017
I love standard middle school
- Posted by Parent - Alias
2   3/17/2016
At SMS there are to many fights and too many bullies , the teachers have no control of their students.
- Posted by Parent - debra

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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