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800 Chico Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305-5911
Summary
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 2nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 2.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 2.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,151/1,204 (4th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,202/1,204 (0th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 527 |
| Low-Income Students | 524 (99.4%) |
| English Learners | 220 (41.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.8% to 21.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,151 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 16.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 6% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 3%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 2.0% to 3.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,202 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 2.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Abraham Lincoln Jr. High compare within the district?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 9 6–8 schools in Bakersfield City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Abraham Lincoln Jr. High rank in California?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High ranks No. 1,151 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,202 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Abraham Lincoln Jr. High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in both subjects among 9 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.8% meet the reading standard and 2.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Abraham Lincoln Jr. High compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is No. 16 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 6–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Abraham Lincoln Jr. High compare with other schools in Kern County?
Abraham Lincoln Jr. High is No. 29 in reading and No. 30 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighThis school | 2.9% | 20.8% |
| Chipman Junior High | 24.3% | 43.9% |
| Compton Junior High | 12.4% | 34.6% |
