Tevis Junior High

3901 Pin Oak Park Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

807 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Tevis Junior High, located in the Seven Oaks area of Bakersfield, California, is a highly regarded middle school serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, providing a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The campus is recognized for maintaining high standards of student achievement and fostering a positive, structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Tevis Junior High offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports teams, elective courses, and various clubs that cater to diverse student interests. The school benefits from a strong sense of community support and parent involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a sought-after educational institution in the region. By balancing academic discipline with student-centered programming, Tevis Junior High aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

807

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tevis Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	484
Black	56
Asian	40
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
484 (60.0%)
White
171 (21.2%)
Black
56 (6.9%)
Two or More
51 (6.3%)
Asian
40 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)664-7211
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 7 406

Grade 8 401