Stonecreek Junior High

www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us

986 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Stonecreek Junior High is a public middle school located in the southwestern area of Bakersfield, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, the campus is situated in a growing residential community and serves as a key transitional step for students moving from elementary school to high school. The school is known for its focus on academic preparation and social development, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students as they approach their secondary education years.

In addition to its core academic programs, Stonecreek Junior High emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective courses. The school environment prioritizes a sense of community and school spirit, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential study habits and interpersonal skills. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

986

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stonecreek Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	665
Black	62
Asian	141
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
665 (67.6%)
Asian
141 (14.3%)
White
67 (6.8%)
Black
62 (6.3%)
Two or More
45 (4.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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)834-4521
Website:	http://www.pbvusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	628
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	179

* 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 7 468

Grade 8 518