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Jacobsen Middle

Tehachapi Unified · Kern County · 711 Anita Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561-1501

(661) 822-2150

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3/10
#923
Rank 923 out of 1,315
Top 70%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1001 · 24th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #986 · 25th percentile
Science6/10 · #621 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tehachapi is a small mountain community in the Tehachapi Mountains, known for its wind farms, mild climate, and tight-knit small-town feel — a world away from the sprawl of the San Joaquin Valley below. Jacobsen Middle serves the town's 6th through 8th graders, and while its English and math scores trail the state median, its science performance stands out as a relative strength worth noting. Families who value a slower pace, outdoor access, and a close community over a highly competitive academic environment may find Tehachapi's charm outweighs the tradeoffs in academic rankings.

Student Demographics

833 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
431 (52%)
Hispanic
342 (41%)
Multiple Races
23 (3%)
African American
13 (2%)
Other
24 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners71 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged383 (46%)
Students with Disabilities133 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

925
Enrollment
41.4
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 · #1090 · 21st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found