Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Bakersfield, CA · Panama-Buena Vista Union · Grades 7-8
1,103rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
Fred L. Thompson Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fred L. Thompson Junior High 1,103rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2015 to 15th in 2025.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 683 students tested
Fred L. Thompson Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 762 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.9% | 70.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 14.3% | 15.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 14.9% | 8.1% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Typical home value $349K in zip 93309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3O. J. Actis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 1 mi away992nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 15% - 1Curran MiddleBakersfield City · 1.4 mi away1,185th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 7% - 4Greenfield MiddleGreenfield Union · 2.2 mi away809th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 21% - –Greenfield CommunityGreenfield Union · 2.5 mi away
- 1Sequoia Jr. HighBakersfield City · 2.6 mi away1,243rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 8% - 6Tevis Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.8 mi away622nd of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 26% - 7Stonecreek Junior HighPanama-Buena Vista Union · 2.9 mi away456th of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 28% - 6Leon H. Ollivier MiddleGreenfield Union · 3.3 mi away527th of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fred L. Thompson Junior High in?
Fred L. Thompson Junior High is part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Fred L. Thompson Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fred L. Thompson Junior High 1,103rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Fred L. Thompson Junior High?
Hispanic 70%, Black 16%, White 8%, Two or more races 3% (762 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fred L. Thompson Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93309 is $349K 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.