Fred L. Thompson Junior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93309 · Panama-Buena Vista Union
#943 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#13633 of 15,369 nationally
About Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is a public middle located in Bakersfield, in the Panama-Buena Vista Union school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 714 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 943rd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (33th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 714.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Fred L. Thompson Junior High ranks 85th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fred L. Thompson Junior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Louise Sandrini Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
604 students · 679 m away
Stine Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students · 751 m away
O. J. Actis Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
681 students · 1.5 km away
Charles H. Castle Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
832 students · 1.5 km away
Amy B. Seibert Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students · 1.6 km away
Curran Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
973 students · 2.1 km away
West High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,159 students · 2.1 km away
Kern Workforce 2000 Academy
Bakersfield · Charter high · Grades 9–12
491 students · 2.2 km away
Planz Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
610 students · 2.2 km away
Frank West Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Tierra del Sol Middle
Lakeside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
Young Oak Kim Academy
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
La Paz Intermediate
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
713 students
Pacific Beach Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
South Tahoe Middle
South Lake Tahoe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fred L. Thompson Junior High a good school?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High has a Success Index (US) of 20.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #943 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fred L. Thompson Junior High rank in California?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High ranks #943 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #13633 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High had 714 students in 2025.
Is Fred L. Thompson Junior High a elementary school or a high school?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fred L. Thompson Junior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.