Fred L. Thompson Junior High School
Bakersfield, CA 93309-5954
Phone: (661) 832-8011
Fax: (661) 832-5165
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7-8 • 714 students
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School, located in Bakersfield, California, is a public middle school in the Panama-Buena Vista Union district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10.
Fred L. Thompson Junior High School is a public school located in Bakersfield, CA. 714 students attend Fred L. Thompson Junior High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | 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 | 3/10 | 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. |
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This school is honestly pretty great and I'll never forget it. Never in a million years would I think students would be having dance battles at lunch solely to have fun would happen, but here we are. The teachers are absolutely amazing and they all want you to succeed. Specially Mr. Hanna, he's strict but that's because he cares about his students' futures.
Posted: February 12, 2022
Posted: February 12, 2022
I dont like the school they let racism slide and just tell you to ignore it rather than talk about racism and stopping it
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Posted: April 6, 2017
The principal, Mr. Pope, is pretty nice and acts pretty chill for the most part.
Posted: April 6, 2017
I would give this school an 8 because they made me ready for high school and taught me new life lessons. They also helped me deal with whatever problems I had.
Posted: April 6, 2017
They give out homework but don't give you loads of it. They make sure you have time to learn and time for recreation.
Posted: April 6, 2017
Most of the teachers here are nice, although my science teacher, Mrs. Goings, is very stubborn. The teachers here make it easier to understand learning.
Posted: April 6, 2017
The kids here are nice for the most part, but can be mean and fights do happen every so often, but other than that it's a great school. If you're a new student I promise YOU WILL have friends the first day. The students are nice and friendly and get to know you.
Posted: December 2, 2015
Posted: December 2, 2015
Posted: December 2, 2015
Posted: December 2, 2015
This school has consistently delivered students who improve instead of just "moving on". They deal with students from all levels and somehow make it work! All of my children have gone to Thompson, and I think it the best middle school in the district. Way to go Thompson!
Posted: March 19, 2014
This is the first time I've actually wanted to go to school the staff is one of the best in kern county I love my science and reading teachers mrs. Baker and mrs. Taylor!!
Posted: September 25, 2013
The staff at this school turned my daughters first year of Jr. High from scary to exciting and fun. She was a victim of bullying and I wanted to change her school because the bullies were going to this school. within 2 days the bullying was over and my daughter cant wait to go to school every day. I am forever grateful for the staff at Fred L. Thompson Jr. High and so is my daughter. GREAT SCHOOL
Posted: December 27, 2007
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