Tevis Junior High School

3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tevis Junior High School serves 781 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tevis Junior High School's student population of 781 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
781 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tevis Junior High School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
32%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Tevis Junior High School?
781 students attend Tevis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tevis Junior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tevis Junior High School?
Tevis Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher 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.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 781 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 32%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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