Serving 1,125 students in grades 7-8, Stonecreek Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stonecreek Junior High School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stonecreek Junior High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stonecreek Junior High School often compared to?
Stonecreek Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tevis Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Stonecreek Junior High School?
1,125 students attend Stonecreek Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Stonecreek Junior High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stonecreek Junior High School?
Stonecreek Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stonecreek Junior High School offer ?
Stonecreek Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Stonecreek Junior High School part of?
Stonecreek Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Stonecreek Junior High School located?
Stonecreek Junior High School is located in the Stonegate neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Stonegate.
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