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Blaker-Kinser Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Ceres, California · Ceres Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students603
Student:Teacher21.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
Blaker-Kinser Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
603
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
90%+25.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Blaker-Kinser Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Ceres, California. The school enrolls 603 students. It is part of the Ceres Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictCeres Unified
County6099
CityCeres
ZIP95307
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060813004129

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment603
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino86.7%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races0.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
86.7%
Black
2.8%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)