Blaker-Kinser Junior High

644 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Blaker-Kinser Junior High School is a public middle school located in Ceres, California, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Ceres Unified School District, the campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development typical of early adolescence.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. It offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build school spirit. By emphasizing a culture of safety, respect, and high expectations, Blaker-Kinser aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while supporting their personal growth and transition into young adulthood.

644

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blaker-Kinser Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	558
Black	6
Asian	33
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
558 (86.6 %)
White
39 (6.1 %)
Asian
33 (5.1 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1810
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 7 316

Grade 8 328