Serving 937 students in grades 7-8, Earl Warren Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Earl Warren Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Earl Warren Junior High School's student population of 937 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
937 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Earl Warren Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earl Warren Junior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2004 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
44%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earl Warren Junior High School's ranking?
Earl Warren Junior High School is ranked #2004 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Earl Warren Junior High School often compared to?
Earl Warren Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tevis Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Earl Warren Junior High School?
937 students attend Earl Warren Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Earl Warren Junior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Earl Warren Junior High School?
Earl Warren Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Earl Warren Junior High School offer ?
Earl Warren Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Earl Warren Junior High School part of?
Earl Warren Junior High School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Earl Warren Junior High School located?
Earl Warren Junior High School is located in the Southern Oaks neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
School Reviews
5 7/18/2022
I'm going into 7th Grade this year and so far this school looks fun! I look forward to coming here.
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