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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Compton Junior High

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 3211 Pico Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306-3598

(661) 631-5230 · compton.bcsd.com

2/10
#1084
Rank 1084 out of 1,315
Top 82%
English Language Arts3/10 · #999 · 24th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1189 · 10th percentile
Science3/10 · #965 · 27th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Compton Junior High serves seventh and eighth graders in east Bakersfield, a working-class part of town where families tend to be deeply rooted in the community. Academics here are a work in progress — scores trail state averages across the board, with math being the biggest area for growth — so families who prioritize strong test performance may want to weigh their options carefully. That said, for families committed to their neighborhood school, Compton can be a place to build connections in a tight-knit corner of a city that's more affordable than much of California.

Student Demographics

537 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
458 (85%)
White
46 (9%)
African American
22 (4%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners170 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged484 (90%)
Students with Disabilities66 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

586
Enrollment
29.4
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
3
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 · #1070 · 22nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found