Serving 762 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.48, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
762 students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% 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 19:1, 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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