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Blaker-kinser Junior High School

1601 Kinser Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
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Tel: (209) 556-1810
blaker.ceres.k12.ca.us
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Blaker-kinser Junior High School serves 656 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blaker-kinser Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Blaker-kinser Junior High School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
656 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Blaker-kinser Junior High School is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
13%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blaker-kinser Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
29%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blaker-kinser Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
87%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Blaker-kinser Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
8%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.24
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blaker-kinser Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Ceres Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blaker-kinser Junior High School's ranking?

Blaker-kinser Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Blaker-kinser Junior High School often compared to?

Blaker-kinser Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School, John B Allard by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Blaker-kinser Junior High School?

656 students attend Blaker-kinser Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Blaker-kinser Junior High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Blaker-kinser Junior High School?

Blaker-kinser Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Blaker-kinser Junior High School offer ?

Blaker-kinser Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Blaker-kinser Junior High School part of?

Blaker-kinser Junior High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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