Paul L. Cato Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93306 · (661) 631-5245 · Part of Bakersfield City School District
Students
694
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Paul L. Cato Middle
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 20.6% since 2020
- No state test scores published for this school yet
- Next stop for Rivergrove kids: 18 high schools
On the path
Where Rivergrove kids come from and go next.
K–833 schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Paul L. Cato MiddleYou are here
9–1218 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗
4115 Vineland Rd., Bakersfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6153
Grade 7263
Grade 8278
Enrollment over time
874’20
906’21
629’22
654’23
694’24
Down 20.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%White 19%Asian 4%Black 3%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts. The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.