Serving 681 students in grades 7-8, O. J. Actis Junior High 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O. J. Actis Junior High serves the northeast part of Bakersfield, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O. J. Actis Junior High School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
681 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
O. J. Actis Junior High 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 O. J. Actis Junior High School is 0.50, 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
#5564 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O. J. Actis Junior High School's ranking?
O. J. Actis Junior High School is ranked #5564 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are O. J. Actis Junior High School often compared to?
O. J. Actis Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred L. Thompson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend O. J. Actis Junior High School?
681 students attend O. J. Actis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of O. J. Actis Junior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O. J. Actis Junior High School?
O. J. Actis Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does O. J. Actis Junior High School offer ?
O. J. Actis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is O. J. Actis Junior High School part of?
O. J. Actis Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is O. J. Actis Junior High School located?
O. J. Actis 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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