About This School
O. J. Actis Junior High School is located in Bakersfield, CA and is one of 5 middle schools in Panama-buena Vista Union School District. It is a public school that serves 714 students in grades 7-8.
O. J. Actis Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See O. J. Actis Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
O. J. Actis Junior High School had an API growth score of 771 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. O. J. Actis Junior High School's 2011 base score was 760 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, O. J. Actis Junior High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about O. J. Actis Junior High School's students and teachers. more
O. J. Actis Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See O. J. Actis Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
O. J. Actis Junior High School had an API growth score of 771 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. O. J. Actis Junior High School's 2011 base score was 760 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, O. J. Actis Junior High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about O. J. Actis Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Panama-Buena Vista Union District Spending
$8,100Per Pupil
The Panama-Buena Vista Union spends $8,100 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Panama-Buena Vista Union District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kern County Special Education School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Fred L. Thompson Junior High School 1.1 miles |  |
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| New Life Christian School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Curran Middle School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Faith Baptist Academy 1.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-8
- Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
O. J. Actis Junior High School2400 Westholme Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 833-1250
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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Mathematics
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46%
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Reading
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44%
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47%
Spelling
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59%
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62%
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59%
English Language Arts
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43%
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45%
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46%
Math
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39%
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43%
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39%
Algebra I
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70%
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58%
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38%
English Language Arts
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48%
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43%
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41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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31%
district
24%
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23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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40%
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37%
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35%
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Language
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44%
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46%
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Mathematics
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50%
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52%
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Reading
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45%
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48%
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49%
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Spelling
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61%
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63%
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60%
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English Language Arts
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48%
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47%
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49%
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Math
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44%
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43%
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41%
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Algebra I
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39%
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41%
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42%
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English Language Arts
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39%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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14%
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19%
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31%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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35%
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35%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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33%
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44%
state
52%
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English Language Arts
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55%
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54%
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54%
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Math
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44%
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43%
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43%
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Algebra I
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52%
district
56%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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45%
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47%
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48%
General Mathematics
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22%
district
21%
state
30%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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55%
district
56%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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38%
district
39%
state
42%
Algebra I
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52%
district
56%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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22%
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21%
state
26%
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English Language Arts
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54%
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57%
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55%
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Math
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49%
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51%
state
49%
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Algebra I
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28%
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33%
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46%
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English Language Arts
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51%
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55%
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54%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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58%
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58%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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44%
district
45%
state
47%
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English Language Arts
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49%
district
58%
state
57%
change 18%
Math
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40%
district
47%
state
50%
change 11%
Algebra I
school
31%
district
38%
state
47%
change 2%
English Language Arts
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52%
district
56%
state
57%
General Mathematics
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4%
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3%
state
32%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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71%
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69%
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63%
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Social Science Grade 8
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61%
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 714
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, O. J. Actis Junior High School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
44%
White
35%
Black
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, O. J. Actis Junior High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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cynthia_laun: Actis Jr High is a very strict, but great school, i enjoyed going there!
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