Fruitvale Junior High School
Tel:
(661)589-3933
- Fruitvale Junior High School serves 684 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Fruitvale Junior High School's student population of 684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 684 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fruitvale Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fruitvale Junior High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1560 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 46% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fruitvale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fruitvale Junior High School is Liberty High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rosedale Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Endeavour Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Endeavour Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 785 students
0.9 miles
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-3550 0.9 K-6 785 - Bakersfield American Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 747 students
1.1 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-2277 1.1 K-6 747 - Bakersfield Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 537 students
1.1 miles
703 Mondavi Way
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-3540 1.1 K-6 537 - Bakersfield Rosedale-north Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 476 students
1.3 miles
11500 Meacham Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6040 1.3 K-6 476 - Bakersfield Independence Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 715 students
1.5 miles
2345 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6011 1.5 K-6 715
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