Fairfax Junior High vs Sierra Middle
Fairfax Junior High has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.8/10. In math proficiency, Fairfax Junior High leads at 17.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Fairfax Junior High
Bakersfield, CA
7.2/10
Middle School5th – 8th
589 students
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield, CA
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
746 students
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| Metric | Fairfax Junior High | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.7 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.8% | 96.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| State Rank | #2,870 of 9,557 | #6,065 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 37th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fairfax Junior High | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 12.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 30.0% | 28.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Fairfax Junior High | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 589 | 746 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.8% | 96.1% |
| District | Fairfax Elementary | Bakersfield City |
| City | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bakersfield (93307) | Bakersfield (93306) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,572 | $66,988 |
| Median Home Value | $238,400 | $290,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,195 | $1,219 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.0% | 18.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.9% | 20.6% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 25 min |