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 708 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 21:1 is equal to 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruitvale Junior High School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Fruitvale Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitvale Junior High School is 0.62, 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
#3182 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Fruitvale Junior High School's ranking?
Fruitvale Junior High School is ranked #3182 out of 9,602 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, Earl Warren Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
708 students attend Fruitvale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fruitvale Junior High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% 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 equal to 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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