Chipman Junior High School
Chipman Junior High School serves 933 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 933 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 26%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipman Junior High School's student population of 933 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chipman Junior High School is 0.38, 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)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
12%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Chipman Junior High School?
933 students attend Chipman Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Chipman Junior High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chipman Junior High School?
Chipman Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chipman Junior High School offer ?
Chipman Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chipman Junior High School part of?
Chipman Junior High School is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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