Is Jacobsen Middle a good school?

Jacobsen Middle ranks 1773 rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jacobsen Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 936 students attended Jacobsen Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Jacobsen Middle?

Students at Jacobsen Middle are 54% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Jacobsen Middle attend?

Students who attend Jacobsen Middle usually go on to attend Tehachapi High

Jacobsen Middle

Summary:

Jacobsen Middle School is a public middle school in Tehachapi, California, serving 917 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tehachapi Unified School District, which is ranked 920 out of 1,568 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jacobsen Middle School's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Test (CAST), is generally below the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 30.71% (6th grade) to 39.4% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.82% (6th grade) and 47.19% (7th grade). The school's performance in Mathematics and Science also trails the state averages. Additionally, Jacobsen Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 5.6% in 2020-2021 to 54.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the 33.4% rate in the 2022-2023 school year.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with some groups performing better than others. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ranking for White students was 1264 out of 1535 California middle schools, while the ranking for Hispanic students was 1748 out of 2383 schools, indicating a significant achievement gap. The school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities also tends to be lower compared to the state averages. Additionally, Jacobsen Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 32.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to the school's overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

711 Anita Dr.
Tehachapi, CA 93561-1501

(661) 822-2150

District: Tehachapi Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1773^rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,155

Students who attend Jacobsen Middle usually attend:

High:

Tehachapi High

Feeder schools for Jacobsen Middle:

Elementary:	Cummings Valley Elementary
	Golden Hills Elementary
	Tompkins Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 936

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.2%

Hispanic:

39.1%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.2%), Hispanic (39.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacobsen Middle is 23. (See more...)

Compare Jacobsen Middle employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacobsen Middle is $7,155.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jacobsen Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacobsen Middle 1773^rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Jacobsen Middle in the ranking list.)

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Tehachapi Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tehachapi Unified 920^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	50.90	772^nd	1769	56.4%
2005	51.57	775^th	1777	56.4%
2006	61.13	616^th	1804	65.9%
2007	62.49	633^rd	1999	68.3%
2008	59.48	715^th	2005	64.3%
2009	59.02	772^nd	2063	62.6%
2010	51.88	987^th	2179	54.7%
2011	50.78	1077^th	2236	51.8%
2012	49.67	1107^th	2259	51.0%
2013	56.13	989^th	2379	58.4%
2015	52.39	1043^rd	2477	57.9%
2016	52.92	1044^th	2497	58.2%
2017	46.99	1187^th	2508	52.7%
2018	42.49	1291^st	2480	47.9%
2019	47.39	1223^rd	2715	55.0%
2021	38.07	526^th	894	41.2%
2022	27.66	1871^st	2740	31.7%
2023	32.56	1719^th	2802	38.7%
2024	30.79	1773^rd	2777	36.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.49	640^th	665	3.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.11	514^th	1364	62.3%
2019	45.07	541^st	1442	62.5%
2021	32.39	288^th	363	20.7%
2022	38.49	824^th	1540	46.5%
2023	56.75	327^th	1529	78.6%
2024	24.44	1439^th	1477	2.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.33	1207^th	1538	21.5%
2024	33.66	973^rd	1550	37.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.06	1590^th	2230	28.7%
2019	29.53	1709^th	2369	27.9%
2021	26.49	578^th	721	19.8%
2022	22.78	2004^th	2458	18.5%
2023	32.69	1650^th	2549	35.3%
2024	24.94	1977^th	2575	23.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.24	1232^nd	2262	45.5%
2019	47.52	1119^th	2380	53.0%
2021	38.28	429^th	738	41.9%
2022	25.61	1808^th	2509	27.9%
2023	32.16	1580^th	2547	38.0%
2024	30.30	1658^th	2546	34.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.40	639^th	1369	53.3%
2019	38.69	772^nd	1491	48.2%
2021	28.58	276^th	354	22.0%
2022	26.04	1227^th	1531	19.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.23	136^th	197	31.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.35	1214^th	2273	46.6%
2019	45.24	1145^th	2407	52.4%
2021	38.01	438^th	763	42.6%
2022	30.22	1641^st	2527	35.1%
2023	32.92	1566^th	2558	38.8%
2024	30.84	1646^th	2547	35.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.09	1331^st	2072	35.8%
2019	35.53	1383^rd	2213	37.5%
2022	22.44	1921^st	2359	18.6%
2023	29.45	1674^th	2391	30.0%
2024	27.20	1748^th	2383	26.6%

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Rank History for White students at Jacobsen Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.59	1101^st	1496	26.4%
2019	33.74	1076^th	1602	32.8%
2022	15.65	1350^th	1555	13.2%
2023	19.48	1262^nd	1552	18.7%
2024	19.18	1264^th	1535	17.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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by a student
Monday, March 20, 2023

AWFUL. bullying problem is never fixed, my gym teacher got arrested for pedophilia, and favoritism among the staff. dont recommend coming here AT ALL. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jacobsen Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	344	6	2	75	4	n/a	n/a	0	431
1989	396	8	4	73	9	n/a	n/a	0	490
1990	466	9	3	84	10	n/a	n/a	0	572
1991	551	11	6	97	6	n/a	n/a	0	671
1992	564	13	6	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	685
1993	616	14	6	128	3	n/a	n/a	0	767
1994	582	19	7	130	9	n/a	n/a	0	747
1995	587	15	4	132	7	n/a	n/a	0	745
1996	587	15	4	132	7	n/a	n/a	0	745
1997	558	8	5	132	7	n/a	n/a	0	710
1998	636	15	7	124	7	n/a	n/a	0	789
1999	668	22	8	116	6	n/a	n/a	0	820
2000	656	22	7	131	8	n/a	n/a	0	824
2001	630	17	4	155	10	n/a	n/a	0	816
2002	657	15	10	170	11	n/a	n/a	0	863
2003	657	15	10	170	11	n/a	n/a	0	863
2004	896	31	19	210	19	n/a	n/a	19	1194
2005	815	39	16	209	12	n/a	n/a	24	1115
2006	764	33	27	228	19	n/a	n/a	32	1103
2007	744	27	22	290	14	n/a	n/a	37	1134
2008	754	26	24	308	16	n/a	n/a	0	1128
2009	727	20	18	302	14	3	50	0	1134
2010	775	15	21	287	11	2	19	0	1130
2011	740	17	20	289	7	1	12	0	1086
2012	688	13	20	286	7	1	12	0	1027
2013	637	20	17	281	6	0	11	0	972
2014	570	16	19	270	6	1	5	0	887
2015	623	17	14	287	4	1	3	0	949
2016	585	19	16	296	4	1	5	0	926
2017	618	16	19	319	4	1	9	0	986
2018	616	17	13	344	8	2	13	0	1013
2019	639	17	12	326	8	1	14	0	1017
2020	593	14	16	331	8	2	18	0	982
2021	519	13	15	317	5	2	24	0	895
2022	540	14	15	328	5	2	35	0	939
2023	508	7	11	360	6	3	22	0	917
2024	507	9	14	366	7	3	30	0	936

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 Jacobsen Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	21.5	20.0	n/a
1989	490	23.6	20.7	n/a
1990	572	27.1	21.1	n/a
1991	671	33.0	20.3	n/a
1992	685	33.5	20.4	17.4
1993	767	31.7	24.2	19
1994	747	32.2	23.2	21.6
1995	745	31.6	23.6	24.6
1996	745	31.6	23.6	24.6
1997	710	28.6	24.8	0
1998	789	34.6	22.8	17
1999	820	35.5	23.1	18.9
2000	824	35.6	23.1	18
2001	816	37.0	22.1	18.1
2002	863	35.6	24.2	36
2003	863	35.6	24.2	36
2004	1194	45.0	26.5	33.2
2005	1115	45.0	24.8	28
2006	1103	44.0	25.1	0
2007	1134	43.2	26.3	29.9
2008	1128	49.2	22.9	33.6
2009	1134	45.2	23.5	29.9
2010	1130	46.8	24.1	33
2011	1086	n/a	n/a	31.2
2012	1027	42.9	23.9	n/a
2013	972	39.7	24.4	37.9
2014	887	40.0	22.1	38.1
2015	949	39.0	24.3	35.5
2016	926	41.0	22.5	36.7
2017	986	39.2	25.1	38.3
2018	1013	42.0	24.0	44.1
2019	1017	44.3	22.9	43.6
2020	982	n/a	n/a	45.3
2021	895	42.7	20.9	35.6
2022	939	43.4	21.6	38
2023	917	41.1	22.2	32.8
2024	936	40.5	23.0	46.6

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 Jacobsen Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	21.5	20.0	n/a
1989	490	23.6	20.7	n/a
1990	572	27.1	21.1	n/a
1991	671	33.0	20.3	n/a
1992	685	33.5	20.4	17.4
1993	767	31.7	24.2	19
1994	747	32.2	23.2	21.6
1995	745	31.6	23.6	24.6
1996	745	31.6	23.6	24.6
1997	710	28.6	24.8	0
1998	789	34.6	22.8	17
1999	820	35.5	23.1	18.9
2000	824	35.6	23.1	18
2001	816	37.0	22.1	18.1
2002	863	35.6	24.2	36
2003	863	35.6	24.2	36
2004	1194	45.0	26.5	33.2
2005	1115	45.0	24.8	28
2006	1103	44.0	25.1	0
2007	1134	43.2	26.3	29.9
2008	1128	49.2	22.9	33.6
2009	1134	45.2	23.5	29.9
2010	1130	46.8	24.1	33
2011	1086	n/a	n/a	31.2
2012	1027	42.9	23.9	n/a
2013	972	39.7	24.4	37.9
2014	887	40.0	22.1	38.1
2015	949	39.0	24.3	35.5
2016	926	41.0	22.5	36.7
2017	986	39.2	25.1	38.3
2018	1013	42.0	24.0	44.1
2019	1017	44.3	22.9	43.6
2020	982	n/a	n/a	45.3
2021	895	42.7	20.9	35.6
2022	939	43.4	21.6	38
2023	917	41.1	22.2	32.8
2024	936	40.5	23.0	46.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacobsen Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,155

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacobsen Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1223^rd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1719^th of 2802 Middle schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jacobsen Middle)	41.8	30.9	10.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tehachapi Unified)	41.8	31	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jacobsen Middle)	35.1	16	19.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tehachapi Unified)	35.1	16	19.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jacobsen Middle)	48.3	43.8	4.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tehachapi Unified)	48.3	43.9	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jacobsen Middle)	23.3	20.7	2.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tehachapi Unified)	23.3	20.6	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jacobsen Middle)	56.9	31.2	25.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tehachapi Unified)	56.9	32.4	24.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jacobsen Middle)	32.3	20	12.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tehachapi Unified)	32.3	19.5	12.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Jacobsen Middle)	31.7	22.4	9.4%
8th Grade Science (Tehachapi Unified)	31.7	22.1	9.6%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1017	917	9.8%
African American	17	7	58.8%
American Indian	8	6	25%
Asian	12	11	8.3%
Hispanic	326	360	10.4%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	639	508	20.5%
Two or More Races	14	22	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.6%	32.8%	10.7%

Schools Near Jacobsen Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Jacobsen Middle	Public	6-8	711 Anita Dr.	Tehachapi	93561	Kern County	Tehachapi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 822-2150	936	41	23.0	46.6%	507 (54.2%)	9 (1.0%)	366 (39.1%)	14 (1.5%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	30 (3.2%)	30.8	1773^rd of 2777 public middle schools	36.2%		32.6	1719^th of 2802 public middle schools	38.7%	54	27.3	27.3	30.7	39.4	30.8	33.9	14.6	18.3	19.1	17.3	$7,155

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