Fred L. Thompson Junior High

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

714 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Fred L. Thompson Junior High School, located at 4200 Planz Road in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school is named in honor of Fred L. Thompson, a dedicated educator and administrator who served the district for many years. The campus is centrally located in the southwest area of Bakersfield, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the pivotal middle school years. In addition to a core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, student clubs, and elective programs, aimed at engaging students' diverse interests. By focusing on a supportive school culture and strong teacher-student relationships, Fred L. Thompson Junior High strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

714

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	526
Black	95
Asian	15
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
526 (73.8%)
Black
95 (13.3%)
White
50 (7.0%)
Two or More
20 (2.8%)
Asian
15 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Panama-Buena Vista Union
Phone:	(661)832-8011
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 345

Grade 8 369