Serving 925 students in grades 6-8, Jacobsen Middle 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacobsen Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tehachapi school district, covering approximately 496.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.4 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacobsen Middle School's student population of 925 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
925 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jacobsen Middle 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 Jacobsen Middle School is 0.57, 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
#6682 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
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)35.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacobsen Middle School's ranking?
Jacobsen Middle School is ranked #6682 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jacobsen Middle School often compared to?
Jacobsen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Middle School, Murray Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jacobsen Middle School?
925 students attend Jacobsen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jacobsen Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacobsen Middle School?
Jacobsen Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jacobsen Middle School offer ?
Jacobsen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jacobsen Middle School part of?
Jacobsen Middle School is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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