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Fairfax Junior High

Bakersfield, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 5–8
fairfax.k12.ca.us1500 South Fairfax Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307(661) 366-4461
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

587 students tested

32.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 27.2% did.

  • Exceeded8.7%
  • Met24.1%
  • Nearly met24.3%
  • Not met42.9%

Math

588 students tested

17.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 16.0% did.

  • Exceeded6.8%
  • Met11.1%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met57.2%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

8.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year627652
Suspended in or out of school11.6% · 738.4% · 55
Suspensions12279
Violence with injury71
Violence without injury9370
Weapons20
Drugs194
Defiance only00
Other14

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall591589
Suspended out of school10.5% · 6212.6% · 74
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

11.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted616642
Chronically absent15.9% · 9811.8% · 76

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

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

589 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino89.8%
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White4.4%
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Black or African American2.4%
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Asian1.0%
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Two or More Races2.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061329011599

District
Fairfax Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
589 students
Teachers (FTE)
31.9

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