Compton Junior High
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades 6-8
1,160th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 10%▲ Improving
Compton Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Compton Junior High 1,160th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 10% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2015 to 10th in 2025 — improving.
Compton Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 562 students tested
Compton Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 575 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.3% | 86.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 10.7% | 8.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.9% | 4.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Compton Junior High
Typical home value $351K in zip 93306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Compton Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Chipman Junior HighBakersfield City · 1.1 mi away795th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 1Sierra MiddleBakersfield City · 1.3 mi away1,198th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 5% - 1Washington MiddleBakersfield City · 1.7 mi away1,255th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 5% - 1Walter Stiern MiddleBakersfield City · 2.3 mi away1,205th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 9% - 1Abraham Lincoln Jr. HighBakersfield City · 2.6 mi away1,284th of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 3% - 3Fairfax Junior HighFairfax Elementary · 3.6 mi away970th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 18% - 1Emerson MiddleBakersfield City · 3.7 mi away1,218th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 6% - 1Standard MiddleStandard Elementary · 4.1 mi away1,200th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Compton Junior High in?
Compton Junior High is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Compton Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Compton Junior High 1,160th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Compton Junior High?
Hispanic 86%, White 9%, Black 4% (575 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Compton Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93306 is $351K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.