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Jacobsen Middle
Middle School · Tehachapi Unified · Tehachapi, CA
A Tehachapi Unified middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
711 Anita Dr., Tehachapi, CA 93561
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jacobsen Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jacobsen Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tehachapi), 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
$86,149
Median home value
$377,400
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Oak SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tehachapi Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jacobsen Middle is listed in Tehachapi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacobsen Middle
Jacobsen Middle is a public middle school in Tehachapi, CA, part of Tehachapi Unified, serving approximately 936 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,964 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacobsen Middle
What grades does Jacobsen Middle serve?
Jacobsen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jacobsen Middle?
Jacobsen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 936 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacobsen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacobsen Middle is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacobsen Middle rank in CA?
Jacobsen Middle ranks #8,964 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jacobsen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacobsen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Jacobsen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacobsen Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jacobsen Middle a charter school?
No, Jacobsen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jacobsen Middle a Title I school?
No, Jacobsen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacobsen Middle?
46.6% of students at Jacobsen Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 936
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (661) 822-2150
- Area population (ZIP 93561)
- 31,179
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 93561; 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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