Walter Stiern Middle

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Walter Stiern Middle is a public middle school in Bakersfield, California, serving 659 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bakersfield City School District, which is ranked 1338 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Walter Stiern Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school's student performance on standardized tests is significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics around 20-30 percentage points lower than the state. Walter Stiern Middle also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.3% to 53.6% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the state average. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 81.53% to 96.23% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District, such as Chipman Junior High and Paul L. Cato Middle, Walter Stiern Middle generally performs worse on key metrics like standardized test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students tending to perform better relative to their peers at the state level, while African American, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform significantly worse.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2551 Morning Dr.
       Bakersfield, CA  93306-4927


(661) 631-5480

District: Bakersfield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2361st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,586 Help


Students who attend Walter Stiern Middle usually attend:

High:    Foothill High

Feeder schools for Walter Stiern Middle:

Elementary:    Horace Mann Elementary
    Hort Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
    Voorhies Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  783

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.3%
White:
5.2%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Compare Details Walter Stiern Middle ranks worse than 85% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.3%), White (5.2%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walter Stiern Middle is 21.5, which is the 5th best among 10 middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walter Stiern Middle is $7,586, which is the 5th highest among 10 middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Walter Stiern Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Walter Stiern Middle 2361st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Walter Stiern Middle in the ranking list.)

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Bakersfield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield City 1338th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Walter Stiern Middle

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Rank History for all students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.35 1609th 1769 9.0%
2005 13.04 1612th 1777 9.3%
2006 13.24 1635th 1804 9.4%
2007 15.34 1765th 1999 11.7%
2008 19.23 1697th 2005 15.4%
2009 13.24 1874th 2063 9.2%
2010 22.96 1761st 2179 19.2%
2011 18.93 1928th 2236 13.8%
2012 20.73 1897th 2259 16.0%
2013 25.55 1860th 2379 21.8%
2015 24.37 1856th 2477 25.1%
2016 20.82 1994th 2497 20.1%
2017 26.09 1808th 2508 27.9%
2018 22.88 1889th 2480 23.8%
2019 22.64 2073rd 2715 23.6%
2022 14.95 2453rd 2740 10.5%
2023 22.71 2152nd 2802 23.2%
2024 17.51 2361st 2777 15.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 988th 1364 27.6%
2019 29.97 1120th 1442 22.3%
2022 32.09 1140th 1540 26.0%
2023 40.63 755th 1529 50.6%
2024 43.57 605th 1477 59.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.43 1244th 1538 19.1%
2024 30.25 1092nd 1550 29.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 1547th 2230 30.6%
2019 31.55 1621st 2369 31.6%
2022 18.81 2149th 2458 12.6%
2023 30.98 1723rd 2549 32.4%
2024 22.62 2078th 2575 19.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.31 75th 86 12.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.81 1677th 2262 25.9%
2019 20.49 1929th 2380 18.9%
2022 13.72 2316th 2509 7.7%
2023 19.68 2108th 2547 17.2%
2024 16.98 2219th 2546 12.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.58 1197th 1369 12.6%
2019 28.30 1078th 1491 27.7%
2022 26.75 1193rd 1531 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.52 1846th 2273 18.8%
2019 23.79 1847th 2407 23.3%
2022 16.86 2219th 2527 12.2%
2023 25.81 1837th 2558 28.2%
2024 18.20 2162nd 2547 15.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.88 457th 600 23.8%
2019 20.20 561st 643 12.8%
2022 17.63 573rd 637 10.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.69 1396th 2072 32.6%
2019 32.45 1463rd 2213 33.9%
2022 19.97 2010th 2359 14.8%
2023 31.21 1597th 2391 33.2%
2024 22.73 1904th 2383 20.1%
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Rank History for White students at Walter Stiern Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.01 1341st 1496 10.4%
2019 15.52 1376th 1602 14.1%
2022 9.66 1452nd 1555 6.6%
2023 17.54 1298th 1552 16.4%
2024 13.28 1368th 1535 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Walter Stiern Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 321 66 15 909 22 n/a n/a 0 1333
1995 331 74 15 978 26 n/a n/a 0 1424
1996 331 74 15 978 26 n/a n/a 0 1424
1997 327 88 10 975 30 n/a n/a 0 1430
1998 290 113 14 971 25 n/a n/a 0 1413
1999 251 97 21 961 17 n/a n/a 0 1347
2000 217 69 16 803 18 n/a n/a 0 1123
2001 216 110 17 903 17 n/a n/a 1 1264
2002 227 84 21 1042 25 n/a n/a 0 1399
2003 227 84 21 1042 25 n/a n/a 0 1399
2004 194 108 10 1106 27 n/a n/a 7 1452
2005 181 81 10 1140 15 n/a n/a 13 1440
2006 176 82 15 1148 12 n/a n/a 14 1447
2007 148 96 14 1121 17 n/a n/a 7 1403
2008 130 97 11 1130 12 n/a n/a 0 1380
2009 123 98 8 1166 13 1 6 0 1415
2010 123 69 4 1144 14 1 1 0 1356
2011 130 70 5 1124 14 1 6 0 1350
2012 110 85 4 1169 10 2 9 0 1389
2013 102 73 5 1142 12 2 8 0 1344
2014 102 61 11 1207 5 6 8 0 1400
2015 87 44 9 878 6 3 7 0 1034
2016 78 61 10 870 5 4 7 0 1035
2017 74 57 6 932 4 2 7 0 1082
2018 74 58 6 933 3 2 8 0 1084
2019 74 62 5 920 2 0 2 0 1065
2020 74 59 1 930 5 0 7 0 1076
2021 56 44 4 889 7 0 7 0 1007
2022 48 38 6 815 6 1 11 1 926
2023 42 30 5 574 1 1 6 0 659
2024 41 29 4 699 4 0 6 0 783

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Walter Stiern Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1333 54.0 24.7 75.1
1995 1424 57.2 24.9 83
1996 1424 57.2 24.9 83
1997 1430 57.0 25.1 85.2
1998 1413 59.0 23.9 88.5
1999 1347 57.4 23.5 90.2
2000 1123 53.0 21.2 91.1
2001 1264 57.0 22.2 89
2002 1399 66.7 21.0 90
2003 1399 66.7 21.0 90
2004 1452 51.9 28.0 90.6
2005 1440 53.8 26.8 90.6
2006 1447 47.4 30.5 90.2
2007 1403 47.3 29.7 89.4
2008 1380 53.6 25.7 88.7
2009 1415 53.7 22.4 88.1
2010 1356 53.0 25.5 94
2011 1350 n/a n/a 90.9
2012 1389 49.8 27.8 n/a
2013 1344 50.1 26.8 92.6
2014 1400 49.4 28.3 90.1
2015 1034 42.0 24.6 93.2
2016 1035 43.0 24.0 92.2
2017 1082 40.3 26.8 94.4
2018 1084 41.9 25.8 93.4
2019 1065 44.6 23.8 91.5
2020 1076 n/a n/a 94.8
2021 1007 43.7 23.0 96.2
2022 926 42.0 22.0 81.5
2023 659 35.7 18.4 86
2024 783 36.2 21.5 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Walter Stiern Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1333 54.0 24.7 75.1
1995 1424 57.2 24.9 83
1996 1424 57.2 24.9 83
1997 1430 57.0 25.1 85.2
1998 1413 59.0 23.9 88.5
1999 1347 57.4 23.5 90.2
2000 1123 53.0 21.2 91.1
2001 1264 57.0 22.2 89
2002 1399 66.7 21.0 90
2003 1399 66.7 21.0 90
2004 1452 51.9 28.0 90.6
2005 1440 53.8 26.8 90.6
2006 1447 47.4 30.5 90.2
2007 1403 47.3 29.7 89.4
2008 1380 53.6 25.7 88.7
2009 1415 53.7 22.4 88.1
2010 1356 53.0 25.5 94
2011 1350 n/a n/a 90.9
2012 1389 49.8 27.8 n/a
2013 1344 50.1 26.8 92.6
2014 1400 49.4 28.3 90.1
2015 1034 42.0 24.6 93.2
2016 1035 43.0 24.0 92.2
2017 1082 40.3 26.8 94.4
2018 1084 41.9 25.8 93.4
2019 1065 44.6 23.8 91.5
2020 1076 n/a n/a 94.8
2021 1007 43.7 23.0 96.2
2022 926 42.0 22.0 81.5
2023 659 35.7 18.4 86
2024 783 36.2 21.5 91.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Walter Stiern Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,586

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walter Stiern Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2073rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2152nd of 2802 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walter Stiern Middle)21.116.8
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)32.626.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walter Stiern Middle)10.62.8
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)20.613.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walter Stiern Middle)35.229.5
 5.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)37.128.9
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walter Stiern Middle)17.513.9
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)18.813.8
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Walter Stiern Middle)36.530.1
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)33.426.7
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walter Stiern Middle)23.213.1
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)17.910
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Walter Stiern Middle)17.619.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Bakersfield City)15.314
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1065659
 38.1%
African American6230
 51.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian55
Hispanic920574
 37.6%
Pacific Islander01
White7442
 43.2%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.5%86%
 5.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 783 students attended Walter Stiern Middle.

Walter Stiern Middle ranks in the bottom 15.0% of California middle schools.

Students at Walter Stiern Middle are 89% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% African American.

Students who attend Walter Stiern Middle usually go on to attend Foothill High


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