Curran Middle

curran.bcsd.com

973 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Curran Middle School, located at 1116 Lymric Way in Bakersfield, California, is a public institution serving students within the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its middle-school-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects and fostering a culture of high expectations, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering parents and the community access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and information regarding extracurricular activities. As part of the Bakersfield City School District, Curran Middle focuses on integrating modern instructional practices with community involvement to create a cohesive educational experience. Whether through its curriculum or campus culture, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible members of the Bakersfield community.

973

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curran Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	771
Black	113
Asian	12
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
771 (79.2%)
Black
113 (11.6%)
White
50 (5.1%)
Two or More
25 (2.6%)
Asian
12 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5240
Website:	http://curran.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	803
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 371

Grade 8 404