Fairfax Junior High
Bakersfield, CA · Fairfax Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, fringe
970th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
1500 South Fairfax Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 366-4461Official website ↗NCES ID 061329011599Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Fairfax Junior High 970th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2015 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 588 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.3% | 89.8% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 4.4% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $320K in zip 93307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Fairfax Junior High
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ELA 27% ▼6 · Math 5% ▼13Compare - #532Paul L. Cato MiddleBakersfield City · 2.5 mi away532nd of 1,294
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ELA 16% ▼17 · Math 3% ▼15Compare - #795Chipman Junior HighBakersfield City · 4.1 mi away795th of 1,294
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What school district is Fairfax Junior High in?
Fairfax Junior High is part of the Fairfax Elementary district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Fairfax Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fairfax Junior High 970th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fairfax Junior High?
Hispanic 90%, White 4%, Black 2%, Two or more races 2% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fairfax Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93307 is $320K 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.