Sierra Middle

sierra.bcsd.com

738 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sierra Middle School, located at 3017 Center Street in Bakersfield, California, is a key educational institution within the Bakersfield City School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development in a supportive environment. The campus focuses on preparing its middle-grade students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and mathematics, while also offering various programs aimed at student engagement and character building.

As part of the broader district community, Sierra Middle School leverages resources to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that balances rigorous academic standards with extracurricular opportunities. The school’s digital presence and ongoing communication strategies reflect a commitment to keeping parents and guardians involved in their children's education. By focusing on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Sierra Middle School strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive members of the Bakersfield community.

738

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sierra Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	680
Black	25
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	6

Hispanic
680 (92.1 %)
Black
25 (3.4 %)
White
17 (2.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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)631-5470
Website:	http://sierra.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	673
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6 124

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 309