Chipman Junior High

Chipman Junior High sits in the east side of Bakersfield, a city known for its tight-knit neighborhoods and strong blue-collar roots in California's Central Valley. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores holding up a bit better than math and science, making it a reasonable option for families in the area looking for a familiar, community-connected middle school experience. Families who value proximity and neighborhood ties over rankings — and who are willing to stay engaged in their student's progress through these critical 7th and 8th grade years — will likely feel at home here.