Beardsley Junior High

www.beardsleyschool.org

400 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Beardsley Junior High, located on Roberts Lane in Bakersfield, California, is a key component of the Beardsley School District. Serving students in the junior high grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and personal development. The campus serves as a community hub for the surrounding North Bakersfield area, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school by building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places significant importance on student engagement and character growth. Through its official website, the institution maintains clear lines of communication with families, providing access to essential resources such as academic calendars, student handbooks, and district news. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the student body, Beardsley Junior High strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their potential and participate actively in their local community.

400

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beardsley Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	215
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	13

Hispanic
215 (53.7 %)
White
153 (38.3 %)
Black
16 (4.0 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Beardsley Elementary
Phone:	(661)392-9254
Website:	http://www.beardsleyschool.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 187