Chipman Junior High

Summary:

Chipman Junior High is a public middle school located in Bakersfield, California, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 727. The school is part of the Bakersfield City School District, which is ranked 1338 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chipman Junior High consistently performs better than the Bakersfield City School District average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the CAST Science assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, Chipman's proficiency rates were 43.78% in ELA, 21.57% in Math, and 23.3% in Science, compared to the district's 27.74%, 15.01%, and 15.58%, respectively. However, the school's performance is still below the state average in these assessments. Chipman's performance is particularly strong for African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the top 3 and top 3-4 statewide, respectively, in recent years. The school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.2% in 2018-2019 to 57.1% in 2021-2022, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.34% to 86.28% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Chipman Junior High generally outperforms other middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District, such as Emerson Middle, Abraham Lincoln Junior High, and Washington Middle. However, the nearby Paul L. Cato Middle School, which is also part of the Bakersfield City School District, has consistently higher academic performance than Chipman, ranking in the top 3-4 schools in the state for certain student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2905 Eissler St.
       Bakersfield, CA  93306-1898


(661) 631-5210

District: Bakersfield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1419th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,349 Help


Students who attend Chipman Junior High usually attend:

High:    Highland High

Feeder schools for Chipman Junior High:

Elementary:    Bessie E. Owens Elementary
    Dr. Juliet Thorner Elementary
    Fremont Elementary
    Henry Eissler Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.0%
White:
15.7%
African American:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Compare Details Chipman Junior High ranks worse than 51.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75%), White (15.7%), African American (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chipman Junior High is 22.6. 6 middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chipman Junior High is $7,349. 6 middle schools in the Bakersfield City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chipman Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Chipman Junior High 1419th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Chipman Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Bakersfield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Bakersfield City 1338th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chipman Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.27 1103rd 1769 37.6%
2005 32.64 1160th 1777 34.7%
2006 34.64 1159th 1804 35.8%
2007 38.22 1159th 1999 42.0%
2008 46.93 998th 2005 50.2%
2009 44.48 1094th 2063 47.0%
2010 43.63 1216th 2179 44.2%
2011 48.10 1146th 2236 48.7%
2012 53.72 997th 2259 55.9%
2013 60.42 883rd 2379 62.9%
2015 34.59 1481st 2477 40.2%
2016 30.54 1633rd 2497 34.6%
2017 35.65 1520th 2508 39.4%
2018 32.68 1589th 2480 35.9%
2019 34.79 1623rd 2715 40.2%
2022 26.38 1929th 2740 29.6%
2023 36.00 1594th 2802 43.1%
2024 41.21 1419th 2777 48.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.97 504th 554 9.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 968th 1364 29.0%
2019 37.09 786th 1442 45.5%
2022 34.44 1000th 1540 35.1%
2023 42.06 688th 1529 55.0%
2024 35.21 940th 1477 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.87 1185th 1538 23.0%
2024 39.55 785th 1550 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.00 1329th 2230 40.4%
2019 42.69 1253rd 2369 47.1%
2022 28.82 1741st 2458 29.2%
2023 41.05 1295th 2549 49.2%
2024 50.36 1027th 2575 60.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.66 1441st 2262 36.3%
2019 34.84 1450th 2380 39.1%
2022 28.48 1708th 2509 31.9%
2023 37.31 1410th 2547 44.6%
2024 43.05 1253rd 2546 50.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.97 1143rd 1369 16.5%
2019 31.79 982nd 1491 34.1%
2022 27.59 1148th 1531 25.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.22 1550th 2273 31.8%
2019 32.25 1541st 2407 36.0%
2022 24.56 1864th 2527 26.2%
2023 33.97 1538th 2558 39.9%
2024 37.59 1424th 2547 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 444th 600 26.0%
2019 38.95 372nd 643 42.1%
2022 45.68 299th 637 53.1%
2023 61.38 185th 614 69.9%
2024 53.41 242nd 626 61.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.42 1147th 2072 44.6%
2019 42.03 1192nd 2213 46.1%
2022 33.40 1512th 2359 35.9%
2023 43.91 1163rd 2391 51.4%
2024 49.93 992nd 2383 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at Chipman Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.97 945th 1496 36.8%
2019 39.47 960th 1602 40.1%
2022 23.29 1214th 1555 21.9%
2023 25.57 1161st 1552 25.2%
2024 41.89 866th 1535 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chipman Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 354 73 8 239 7 n/a n/a 0 681
1989 391 59 13 234 6 n/a n/a 0 703
1990 384 57 14 255 5 n/a n/a 0 715
1991 386 66 21 303 10 n/a n/a 0 786
1992 364 77 30 307 13 n/a n/a 0 791
1993 394 71 29 336 15 n/a n/a 0 845
1994 403 66 32 362 19 n/a n/a 0 882
1995 335 64 26 348 15 n/a n/a 0 788
1996 335 64 26 348 15 n/a n/a 0 788
1997 354 74 29 383 14 n/a n/a 0 854
1998 350 87 30 378 14 n/a n/a 0 859
1999 330 76 33 372 17 n/a n/a 0 828
2000 305 77 31 368 14 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 287 85 19 386 9 n/a n/a 1 787
2002 252 93 22 453 17 n/a n/a 0 837
2003 252 93 22 453 17 n/a n/a 0 837
2004 244 100 22 450 16 n/a n/a 7 839
2005 234 87 12 540 14 n/a n/a 9 896
2006 199 90 12 518 7 n/a n/a 11 837
2007 188 97 24 532 10 n/a n/a 2 853
2008 169 83 27 569 16 n/a n/a 0 864
2009 168 86 17 616 25 2 1 0 915
2010 165 65 22 634 11 1 16 0 914
2011 180 65 28 603 10 0 13 0 899
2012 152 62 24 637 12 1 9 0 897
2013 146 58 20 665 16 1 9 0 915
2014 142 74 22 652 15 1 8 0 914
2015 134 66 19 569 11 1 9 0 809
2016 127 48 21 560 6 3 5 0 770
2017 120 57 16 600 7 5 12 0 817
2018 117 60 16 672 6 4 17 0 892
2019 121 59 15 724 2 2 17 0 940
2020 128 57 17 736 4 0 12 0 954
2021 108 68 18 724 3 0 12 0 933
2022 126 59 11 728 8 1 13 0 946
2023 128 41 14 526 7 1 10 0 727
2024 113 43 10 539 3 1 10 0 719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chipman Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 29.0 23.4 n/a
1989 703 29.6 23.7 n/a
1990 715 31.9 22.4 n/a
1991 786 35.0 22.4 n/a
1992 791 35.6 22.2 41.3
1993 845 33.0 25.6 39.8
1994 882 34.0 25.9 38.7
1995 788 33.0 23.9 44.3
1996 788 33.0 23.9 44.3
1997 854 34.0 25.1 47.7
1998 859 34.0 25.3 48.9
1999 828 32.1 25.8 50.8
2000 795 34.0 23.4 53.5
2001 787 35.7 22.0 58.5
2002 837 35.1 23.8 62.7
2003 837 35.1 23.8 62.7
2004 839 30.3 27.7 64.9
2005 896 29.4 30.5 70.7
2006 837 30.0 27.9 76
2007 853 28.8 29.6 66.5
2008 864 34.8 24.8 66.3
2009 915 36.5 22.0 65.5
2010 914 33.5 27.2 70.1
2011 899 n/a n/a 64.4
2012 897 34.2 26.2 n/a
2013 915 32.5 28.1 64.7
2014 914 31.3 29.1 63.1
2015 809 33.0 24.5 74.8
2016 770 31.0 24.8 74.4
2017 817 34.6 23.5 76.1
2018 892 35.1 25.3 79.5
2019 940 37.1 25.3 81.1
2020 954 n/a n/a 83.6
2021 933 37.9 24.6 86.3
2022 946 39.0 24.2 69.3
2023 727 33.3 21.8 71.8
2024 719 31.7 22.6 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chipman Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 29.0 23.4 n/a
1989 703 29.6 23.7 n/a
1990 715 31.9 22.4 n/a
1991 786 35.0 22.4 n/a
1992 791 35.6 22.2 41.3
1993 845 33.0 25.6 39.8
1994 882 34.0 25.9 38.7
1995 788 33.0 23.9 44.3
1996 788 33.0 23.9 44.3
1997 854 34.0 25.1 47.7
1998 859 34.0 25.3 48.9
1999 828 32.1 25.8 50.8
2000 795 34.0 23.4 53.5
2001 787 35.7 22.0 58.5
2002 837 35.1 23.8 62.7
2003 837 35.1 23.8 62.7
2004 839 30.3 27.7 64.9
2005 896 29.4 30.5 70.7
2006 837 30.0 27.9 76
2007 853 28.8 29.6 66.5
2008 864 34.8 24.8 66.3
2009 915 36.5 22.0 65.5
2010 914 33.5 27.2 70.1
2011 899 n/a n/a 64.4
2012 897 34.2 26.2 n/a
2013 915 32.5 28.1 64.7
2014 914 31.3 29.1 63.1
2015 809 33.0 24.5 74.8
2016 770 31.0 24.8 74.4
2017 817 34.6 23.5 76.1
2018 892 35.1 25.3 79.5
2019 940 37.1 25.3 81.1
2020 954 n/a n/a 83.6
2021 933 37.9 24.6 86.3
2022 946 39.0 24.2 69.3
2023 727 33.3 21.8 71.8
2024 719 31.7 22.6 83.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chipman Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,349

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chipman Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1623rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1594th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chipman Junior High)47.243
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)37.128.9
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chipman Junior High)2925.8
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)18.813.8
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Chipman Junior High)37.335.2
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bakersfield City)33.426.7
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chipman Junior High)2417.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bakersfield City)17.910
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Chipman Junior High)17.717.6
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Bakersfield City)15.314
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students940727
 22.7%
African American5941
 30.5%
American Indian27
 250%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic724526
 27.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White121128
 5.8%
Two or More Races1710
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.1%71.8%
 9.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chipman Junior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 719 students attended Chipman Junior High.

Students who attend Chipman Junior High usually go on to attend Highland High

Chipman Junior High ranks 1419th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Chipman Junior High are 75% Hispanic, 16% White, 6% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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