Curran Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,185th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
1116 Lymric Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 631-5240Official website ↗NCES ID 060363000295Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 938 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,043 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.2% | 79.5% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.2% | 10.4% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 11.6% | 5.8% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $349K in zip 93309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Curran Middle
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ELA 34% ▲6 · Math 15% ▲8Compare - #1103Fred L. Thompson Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1.4 mi away1,103rd of 1,294
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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.