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Blaker-Kinser Junior High

Ceres Unified · Stanislaus County · 1601 Kinser Road, Ceres, CA 95307-0307

(209) 556-1810

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4/10
#799
Rank 799 out of 1,315
Top 61%
English Language Arts6/10 · #624 · 53rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1034 · 21st percentile
Science6/10 · #662 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Blaker-Kinser Junior High sits in Ceres, a working-class Central Valley city just south of Modesto, where families tend to be tight-knit and community roots run deep. The school shows some real strengths in English and Science, though math is an area where students and families may want to plan for extra support. It's a good fit for families who appreciate a smaller-city feel and want to stay engaged in their kids' middle school years — Ceres has a strong sense of local pride, and parents who plug in tend to find a welcoming school community.

Student Demographics

556 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
485 (87%)
White
39 (7%)
Asian
19 (3%)
African American
9 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners272 (49%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged501 (90%)
Students with Disabilities52 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

603
Enrollment
27.7
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #961 · 30th percentile

46 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found