Curran Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades 6-8
1,185th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Curran Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Curran Middle 1,185th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2015 to 8th in 2025.
Curran Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 938 students tested
Curran Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,043 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.2% | 79.5% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 16.1% | 10.4% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 10.1% | 5.8% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.6% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Curran Middle
Typical home value $349K in zip 93309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Curran Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3O. J. Actis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.3 mi away992nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 2Fred L. Thompson Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.4 mi away1,103rd of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 10% - 1Sequoia Jr. HighBakersfield City · 1.9 mi away1,243rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 8% - 1Emerson MiddleBakersfield City · 2.3 mi away1,218th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 4Greenfield MiddleGreenfield Union · 3 mi away809th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 21% - –Greenfield CommunityGreenfield Union · 3.3 mi away
- 6Tevis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 3.4 mi away622nd of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 26% - 1Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 3.5 mi away1,284th of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 3%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Curran Middle in?
Curran Middle is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Curran Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Curran Middle 1,185th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Curran Middle?
Hispanic 80%, Black 10%, White 6%, Two or more races 3% (1,043 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Curran Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93309 is $349K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.