Fred L. Thompson Junior High
Public
Middle Grades 7–8 Virtual
Part of Panama-Buena Vista Union
4200 Planz Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309 · (661) 832-8011
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At a glance
714Students enrolled
17:1Student–teacher ratio
92%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7345
Grade 8369
Students
Hispanic · 74%526
Black · 13%95
White · 7%50
Two or more races · 3%20
Asian · 2%15
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 1%5
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
741’20
786’21
728’22
762’23
714’24
Location
4200 Planz Rd. Bakersfield
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.