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#3861 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Blaker-kinser Junior High
Middle School · Ceres Unified · Ceres, CA
A Ceres Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO Box 307, Ceres, CA 95307
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blaker-kinser Junior High score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blaker-kinser Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ceres), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,101
Median home value
$402,300
Median rent
$1,455/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Endeavor AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Mae Hensley Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 635 | Compare → |
| Stanislaus County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ceres Unified
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blaker-kinser Junior High is listed in Ceres Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blaker-kinser Junior High
Blaker-kinser Junior High is a public middle school in Ceres, CA, part of Ceres Unified, serving approximately 637 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,861 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blaker-kinser Junior High
What grades does Blaker-kinser Junior High serve?
Blaker-kinser Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Blaker-kinser Junior High?
Blaker-kinser Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blaker-kinser Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blaker-kinser Junior High is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blaker-kinser Junior High rank in CA?
Blaker-kinser Junior High ranks #3,861 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blaker-kinser Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Blaker-kinser Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blaker-kinser Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blaker-kinser Junior High has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blaker-kinser Junior High a charter school?
No, Blaker-kinser Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blaker-kinser Junior High a Title I school?
No, Blaker-kinser Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blaker-kinser Junior High?
85.4% of students at Blaker-kinser Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (209) 556-1810
- Area population (ZIP 95307)
- 46,209
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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