Fruitvale Junior High
2114 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2706
Summary
Fruitvale Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 38.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 342/1,204 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 432/1,204 (64th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 693 |
| Low-Income Students | 503 (72.6%) |
| English Learners | 20 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 2.0 points over the full period. Math fell 3.4 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 56.6% to 59.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.0-point reading income gap is about the same as the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.5% 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
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.8% to 43.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It held steady over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 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 Fruitvale Junior High rank in California?
Fruitvale Junior High ranks No. 342 of 1,204 in reading and No. 432 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Fruitvale Junior High compare with other schools in Bakersfield?
Fruitvale Junior High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Bakersfield with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BakersfieldHow does Fruitvale Junior High compare with other schools in Kern County?
Fruitvale Junior High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Kern County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kern CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fruitvale Junior HighThis school | 38.8% | 58.0% |
| Beardsley Junior High | 10.9% | 29.3% |
| Earl Warren Junior High | 41.7% | 70.4% |
