Fred L. Thompson Junior High School

4200 Planz Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 728 students in grades 7-8, Fred L. Thompson 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's student population of 728 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
728 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7205 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
71%
55%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fred L. Thompson Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fred L. Thompson Junior High School's ranking?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is ranked #7205 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fred L. Thompson Junior High School often compared to?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. J. Actis Junior High School, Tevis Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?
728 students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred L. Thompson Junior High School?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fred L. Thompson Junior High School offer ?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fred L. Thompson Junior High School part of?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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