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Fred L. Thompson Junior High

Bakersfield, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
pbvusd.k12.ca.us4200 Planz Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 832-8011
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

677 students tested

32.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.4% did.

  • Exceeded6.8%
  • Met25.3%
  • Nearly met24.1%
  • Not met43.9%

Math

683 students tested

9.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 9.2% did.

  • Exceeded1.9%
  • Met7.9%
  • Nearly met18.0%
  • Not met72.2%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

6.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year831779
Suspended in or out of school3.9% · 326.9% · 54
Suspensions4793
Violence with injury93
Violence without injury3372
Weapons03
Drugs311
Defiance only00
Other24

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall771747
Suspended out of school9.5% · 734.4% · 33
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

24.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted813758
Chronically absent33.1% · 26924.8% · 188

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

762 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino70.3%
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White8.1%
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Black or African American15.7%
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Asian2.1%
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Two or More Races2.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060639009328

District
Panama-Buena Vista Union
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
762 students
Teachers (FTE)
41.3

Sources