Fairfax Jr. High School

1500 S. Fairfax Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 593 students in grades 5-8, Fairfax Jr. 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 17%
  • : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairfax Jr. High School's student population of 593 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 5-8
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fairfax Jr. High School is 0.21, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
17%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax Jr. 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.
(18-19)
30%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax Jr. 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
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
89%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairfax Jr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Fairfax Jr. High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfax Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fairfax Jr. High School often compared to?
Fairfax Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zephyr Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fairfax Jr. High School?
593 students attend Fairfax Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fairfax Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax Jr. High School?
Fairfax Jr. High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairfax Jr. High School offer ?
Fairfax Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fairfax Jr. High School part of?
Fairfax Jr. High School is part of Fairfax Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 17%
  • : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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