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Fairfax Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Bakersfield, California · Fairfax Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students609
Student:Teacher19.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo
Fairfax Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
609
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
97%+32pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Fairfax Junior High is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Bakersfield, California. The school enrolls 609 students. It is part of the Fairfax Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictFairfax Elementary
County6029
CityBakersfield
ZIP93307
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061329011599

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment609
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino88.6%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
88.6%
Black
1.7%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)