- Sierra Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Paul L. Cato Middle (209 vs. 113).
- Paul L. Cato Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Sierra Middle (74 vs. 8).
- Paul L. Cato Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Sierra Middle (93 vs. 60).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sierra Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Paul L. Cato Middle (209 vs. 113).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Paul L. Cato Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Sierra Middle (74 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Paul L. Cato Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Sierra Middle (93 vs. 60).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Sierra Middle
$19,155.3
Paul L. Cato Middle
$19,155.3
Local revenue share
Sierra Middle
6.6%
Paul L. Cato Middle
6.6%
State revenue share
Sierra Middle
79.4%
Paul L. Cato Middle
79.4%
Federal revenue share
Sierra Middle
14.1%
Paul L. Cato Middle
14.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sierra Middle
34.5%
Paul L. Cato Middle
34.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Kern County
$67,660
Kern County
$67,660
Poverty rate
Kern County
19.1%
Kern County
19.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kern County
18.6%
Kern County
18.6%
Unemployment rate
Kern County
8.6%
Kern County
8.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.