Serving 807 students in grades 7-8, Tevis Junior High School ranks in the top 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tevis Junior High serves the northern part of Bakersfield, CA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tevis Junior High School's student population of 807 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tevis Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tevis Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#3988 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Tevis Junior High School's ranking?
Tevis Junior High School is ranked #3988 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tevis Junior High School often compared to?
Tevis Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earl Warren Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tevis Junior High School?
807 students attend Tevis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tevis Junior High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tevis Junior High School?
Tevis Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tevis Junior High School offer ?
Tevis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tevis Junior High School part of?
Tevis Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Tevis Junior High School located?
Tevis Junior High School is located in the The Oaks neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in The Oaks.
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