Very Good
#2908 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Fairfax Junior High
Middle School · Fairfax Elementary · Bakersfield, CA
A Fairfax Elementary middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
1500 South Fairfax Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307
- Math 16% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfax Junior High score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfax 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bakersfield), 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
$52,572
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Bethel ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Edison MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Walter Stiern MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 783 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfax Junior High is listed in Fairfax Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfax Junior High
Fairfax Junior High is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Fairfax Elementary, serving approximately 589 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,908 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfax Junior High
What grades does Fairfax Junior High serve?
Fairfax Junior High serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairfax Junior High?
Fairfax Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax Junior High is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfax Junior High rank in CA?
Fairfax Junior High ranks #2,908 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fairfax Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfax Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fairfax Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfax Junior High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairfax Junior High a charter school?
No, Fairfax Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfax Junior High a Title I school?
No, Fairfax Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfax Junior High?
96.8% of students at Fairfax 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (661) 366-4461
- Area population (ZIP 93307)
- 88,233
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
Official sources & links
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 93307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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