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Fred L. Thompson Junior High School

4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Tel: (661) 832-8011
thompson.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
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Fred L. Thompson Junior High School serves 741 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (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 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fred L. Thompson 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's student population of 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
741 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is 0.49, 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)
17%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
69%
56%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
10%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's ranking?

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?

741 students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Fred L. Thompson Junior High School offer ?

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Fred L. Thompson Junior High School part of?

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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