Fred L. Thompson Junior High School

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
4200 Planz Rd,  Bakersfield, CA
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
4.2
762 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Darryl Pope
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
70.3%
Black
14.8%
White
8.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/12/2022
I don’t like the school they let racism slide and just tell you to ignore it rather than talk about racism and stopping it
4.0 student
4/6/2017
I would give this school an 8 because they made me ready for high school and taught me new life lessons. They also helped me deal with whatever problems I had.
5.0 other
12/2/2015
This school has consistently delivered students who improve instead of just "moving on". They deal with students from all levels and somehow make it work! All of my children have gone to Thompson, and I think it the best middle school in the district. Way to go Thompson!
5.0 other
3/20/2014
This is the first time I've actually wanted to go to school the staff is one of the best in kern county I love my science and reading teachers mrs. Baker and mrs. Taylor!!

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Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Bakersfield, CA and is served by the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 762 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Fred L. Thompson Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $310,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like West High School, South High School, Ridgeview High School, and more. Learn more about what Bakersfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.

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