Fruitvale Junior High is a junior high school located on the west side of Bakersfield, California, at 2114 Calloway Drive. It is part of the Fruitvale School District. Fruitvale Jr.
Serving 693 students in grades 7-8, Fruitvale Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fruitvale Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire Bakersfield school district, encompassing approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruitvale Junior High School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruitvale Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3037 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 is ranked #3037 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fruitvale Junior High School often compared to?
Fruitvale Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fruitvale Junior High School?
693 students attend Fruitvale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fruitvale Junior High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruitvale Junior High School?
Fruitvale Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Fruitvale Junior High School located?
Fruitvale Junior High School is located in the Greenacres neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenacres.
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