Serving 714 students in grades 7-8, Fred L. Thompson 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fred L. Thompson Junior High serves the northeast part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
714 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fred L. Thompson 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 Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is 0.43, 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
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Blue and Gold
Source: 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 is ranked #7013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fred L. Thompson Junior High School often compared to?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. J. Actis Junior High School, Tevis Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?
714 students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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