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Middle SchoolsGrades 5-8

Fairfax Jr. High

Fairfax Elementary · Kern County · 1500 South Fairfax Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307-3151

(661) 366-4461 · www.fairfax.k12.ca.us

2/10
#1105
Rank 1105 out of 1,315
Top 84%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1050 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1079 · 18th percentile
Science2/10 · #1174 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Fairfax Jr. High serves students in southeast Bakersfield, a working-class part of the city where families are deeply rooted in the community and where the school plays a central role in neighborhood life. Academics here are a work in progress — scores in English, math, and science fall below state averages — making it a school that families may want to supplement with outside resources or tutoring. That said, for families already in this part of Bakersfield, it's worth staying engaged with the school and getting to know the teachers and staff, as local involvement can make a meaningful difference in a student's experience here.

Student Demographics

561 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
513 (91%)
White
15 (3%)
Other
33 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners240 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged544 (97%)
Students with Disabilities81 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

609
Enrollment
30.9
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.3
Administrators (FTE)
4
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 Programs1/10 · #1287 · 6th percentile

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