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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH

California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.
John L. Compton Junior High School

Designated 2025
Bakersfield City School District
Kern County
Erin Estep
3211 Pico Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306
661 631 5230
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 590; Grade Levels: 6-8
Replicable Practices
Attendance & Reengagement processes to reduce chronic absenteeism.
MTSS structures to address student needs
Shared Leadership and decision-making processes to improve student outcomes.
Prescriptive professional development to support individual and department needs
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