At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
714
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
92%+26.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 714 students. It is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictPanama-Buena Vista Union
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93309
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060639009328
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment714
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino69.9%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian16.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races0.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
69.9%
Black
2.2%
Asian
16.8%
Two+
0.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.