O. J. Actis Junior High School
Tel:
(661)833-1250
- O. J. Actis Junior High School serves 683 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- O. J. Actis Junior High School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 683 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- O. J. Actis Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of O. J. Actis Junior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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 | #4253 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 6% |
| White | 21% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to O. J. Actis Junior High School is Kern Workforce 2000 Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fred L. Thompson Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles H. Castle Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Charles H. Castle Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 696 students
0.3 miles
6001 Edgemont Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)834-5311 0.3 K-6 696 - Bakersfield Kern Workforce 2000 Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 423 students
0.7 miles
5801 Sundale Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)827-3158 0.7 9-12 423 - Bakersfield Stine Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 684 students
0.7 miles
4300 Wilson Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)831-1022 0.7 K-6 684 - Bakersfield West High School Grades: 9-12 | 2058 students
0.8 miles
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-2822 0.8 9-12 2058 - Bakersfield Fred L. Thompson Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 753 students
1.0 miles
4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661)832-8011 1.0 7-8 753
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