Fred L. Thompson Junior High vs O. J. Actis Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
714 students
O. J. Actis Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
681 students
| Measure | Fred L. Thompson Junior High Bakersfield, California | O. J. Actis Junior High Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #943 of 1,334 | #719 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13633 of 15,369 | #11883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 714 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Bakersfield | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O. J. Actis Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 20.8).
- •O. J. Actis Junior High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •O. J. Actis Junior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •O. J. Actis Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 91.6%).
- •O. J. Actis Junior High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Fred L. Thompson Junior High is the larger school with 714 students compared with 681.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fred L. Thompson Junior High better than O. J. Actis Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), O. J. Actis Junior High ranks higher (30.2 vs 20.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fred L. Thompson Junior High and O. J. Actis Junior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High: 714. O. J. Actis Junior High: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred L. Thompson Junior High and O. J. Actis Junior High rank in California?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is 943rd of 1,334 and O. J. Actis Junior High is 719th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).