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#5036 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tevis Junior High
Middle School · Panama-buena Vista Union · Bakersfield, CA
A Panama-buena Vista Union middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd., Bakersfield, CA 93311
- Math 27% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tevis Junior High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tevis 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$117,591
Median home value
$425,500
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93311; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Warren Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 985 | Compare → |
| O. J. Actis Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Fred L. Thompson Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Curran MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,043 | 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.
Panama-buena Vista Union
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 25
- District spending per student
- $15,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tevis Junior High is listed in Panama-Buena Vista Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tevis Junior High
Tevis Junior High is a public middle school in Bakersfield, CA, part of Panama-buena Vista Union, serving approximately 842 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,036 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tevis Junior High
What grades does Tevis Junior High serve?
Tevis Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tevis Junior High?
Tevis Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tevis Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tevis Junior High is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tevis Junior High rank in CA?
Tevis Junior High ranks #5,036 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tevis Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tevis Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tevis Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tevis Junior High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tevis Junior High a charter school?
No, Tevis Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tevis Junior High a Title I school?
No, Tevis Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tevis Junior High?
71.9% of students at Tevis 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
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (661) 664-7211
- Area population (ZIP 93311)
- 52,505
- Area average commute
- 24.3 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 93311; 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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