Fruitvale Junior High School
Bakersfield, CA 93312-2706
Phone: (661) 589-3933
Fax: (661) 588-3259
District: Fruitvale Elementary
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7-8 • 693 students
Fruitvale Junior High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a public middle school in the Fruitvale Elementary district. It is among the few public middle schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Fruitvale Junior High School is a public school located in Bakersfield, CA. 693 students attend Fruitvale Junior High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: August 27, 2021
This is the best junior high school in our county! I have nothing, but great things to say about it. I have a child who attended here for both 7th and 8th and I have a child who is currently attending the school.
This is the current principal's third year holding his position. Previously, he was the vice principal. From the moment we met him, we were impressed. He listened to everything we said and helped make the best choices for our children. From my interactions with him, I was able to see how much he values the education of every student and how much he loves them, too. He works hard to get the students what they need. He has a heart of gold and he is a great leader.
I can not say enough about the teachers. They are so valuable to the school, students, and parents. They care for every student. They want every student to succeed. They challenge them, want them to do their best, and help them to reach their highest potential. Teachers are very clear about assignments given. They always want open communication and make themselves available to the students and their parents. My children have grown and flourished at this school and it's all because of how much their teachers have seen their potential and supported them in striving to always do the best they can.
There are a lot of things impressive about this school. I could go on and on, but I want to share 2 of the things that have benefitted my children the most by attending this school. One important thing for my children was having accelerated classes to meet their needs. Being in these accelerated classes have given them a step up and have prepared them for GATE and AP classes in high school. The leveled classes help them to work at a higher level, where they aren't bored and are exactly where they need to be. The other thing that I am thankful for is the huge selection of electives this school offers. Not all junior highs have the amount of electives this school offers. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is at the top of the list for my children. This is the engineering program that continues on in high school and helps set them up for college as well. Mrs. Shelton is the PLTW teacher and she is amazing! There are other wonderful electives like Mock Trial who already compete at the high school level, Band, Choir, Journalism, Colorguard, Medical Detectives, Computer Science, Spanish, Art, Drama, and more!
You are blessed if you live in this area because your child can attend this great school!
Posted: August 27, 2021
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Posted: January 4, 2015
This school choose to oppress their students creativity instead of raising them up for their accomplishments. This school uses a system that teaches children to hide what displease authorities, they are forced to hid their personalities to avoid trouble, this school overlooks children passions and requests just to satisfy other children's parents and the school board. This school is NOT a healthy growing environment for our children and I fear the lives and future they are being molded into.
Posted: June 19, 2013
I think the school is fantastic! My daughter came in as a 7th grader with a 504 plan and the staff was on top of it. If something needed to be adjusted it could be. The principal was eager to help and provided great insight and support. My daughter thrived and was very successful at FJH I have nothing but praise for this school and the staff.
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