Serving 708 students in grades 7-8, Chipman 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chipman Junior High serves the northwest part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 38.1 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of about 4 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest point in the attendance zone is about 9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chipman Junior High School's student population of 708 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
708 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Chipman Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chipman Junior High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6229 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chipman Junior High School's ranking?
Chipman Junior High School is ranked #6229 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chipman Junior High School?
708 students attend Chipman Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Chipman Junior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% 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 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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