Fruitvale Junior High School

Q: What is Fruitvale Junior High School's ranking?

Fruitvale Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: How many students attend Fruitvale Junior High School?

714 students attend Fruitvale Junior High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Fruitvale Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitvale Junior High School?

Fruitvale Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Fruitvale Junior High School offer ?

Fruitvale Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

Q: What school district is Fruitvale Junior High School part of?

Fruitvale Junior High School is part of Fruitvale Elementary School District.

2114 Calloway Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (661) 589-3933

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Fruitvale Junior High School serves 714 students in grades 7-8.

Fruitvale Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 714 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fruitvale Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fruitvale Junior High School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

714 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Fruitvale Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Fruitvale Junior High School is 0.64, which is more 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#2122 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Fruitvale Junior High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fruitvale Junior 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fruitvale Junior 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Fruitvale Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

40%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Fruitvale Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

44%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Fruitvale Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Fruitvale Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fruitvale Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fruitvale Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fruitvale Junior High School's ranking?

Fruitvale Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Fruitvale Junior High School?

714 students attend Fruitvale Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Fruitvale Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitvale Junior High School?

Fruitvale Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Fruitvale Junior High School offer ?

Fruitvale Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Fruitvale Junior High School part of?

Fruitvale Junior High School is part of Fruitvale Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 714 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education