- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bakersfield, CA
Tevis Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Tevis Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060639009338
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tevis Junior High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #23 of 25
- middle schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tevis Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tevis Junior High ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Panama-Buena Vista Union · California
NCES ID 060639009338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Tevis Junior High held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 060639009338 · Bakersfield, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 21.2:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students)
Tevis Junior High held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tevis Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dolores S. Whi
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
1,151 students
- Douglas J. Mil
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
994 students
- Stonecreek Jun
Stonecreek Junior High
986 students
- Earl Warren Ju
Earl Warren Junior High
965 students
- Berkshire Elem
Berkshire Elementary
932 students
- This school
Tevis Junior High
807 students
What this shows Tevis Junior High reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tevis Junior High compares
Tevis Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 807 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 21.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Tevis Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Panama-Buena Vista Union reports $15,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tevis Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas J. Miller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonecreek Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl Warren Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tevis Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
Standard public school
1,152 students 24:1 students per teacher
Standard Middle
Standard public school
1,005 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Norris Middle
Standard public school
992 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Stonecreek Junior High
Standard public school
986 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Curran Middle
Standard public school
973 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Earl Warren Junior High
Standard public school
965 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tevis Junior High
How many students attend Tevis Junior High?
Tevis Junior High has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tevis Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tevis Junior High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tevis Junior High?
53.8% of students at Tevis Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tevis Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Tevis Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tevis Junior High?
Tevis Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tevis Junior High rank among middle schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Tevis Junior High ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Besides Tevis Junior High, Panama-Buena Vista Union also operates Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students), Douglas J. Miller Elementary (994 students), and Stonecreek Junior High (986 students). See the Panama-Buena Vista Union district page for the complete list.