Walter Stiern Middle
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades 6-8
1,205th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Walter Stiern Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walter Stiern Middle 1,205th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2015 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Walter Stiern Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 867 students tested
Walter Stiern Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 783 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.2% | 89.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 7.3% | 5.2% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 3.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Walter Stiern Middle
Typical home value $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Walter Stiern Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Chipman Junior HighBakersfield City · 1.9 mi away795th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 1Sierra MiddleBakersfield City · 2.2 mi away1,198th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 5% - 2Compton Junior HighBakersfield City · 2.3 mi away1,160th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 9% - 3Fairfax Junior HighFairfax Elementary · 2.9 mi away970th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 2Edison MiddleEdison Elementary · 3 mi away1,154th of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 12% - 1Washington MiddleBakersfield City · 4 mi away1,255th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 5% - 6Paul L. Cato MiddleBakersfield City · 4.4 mi away532nd of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 1Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 4.5 mi away1,284th of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 3%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walter Stiern Middle in?
Walter Stiern Middle is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Walter Stiern Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walter Stiern Middle 1,205th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walter Stiern Middle?
Hispanic 89%, White 5%, Black 4% (783 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walter Stiern Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93306 is $351K 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.