Serving 494 students in grades 7-8, Mcfarland Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McFarland Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Mc Farland school district, encompassing approximately 163.5 square miles. The area is typically a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point reaching 18.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcfarland Junior High School's student population of 494 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcfarland Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcfarland Junior High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7654 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcfarland Junior High School's ranking?
Mcfarland Junior High School is ranked #7654 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mcfarland Junior High School?
494 students attend Mcfarland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mcfarland Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcfarland Junior High School?
Mcfarland Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mcfarland Junior High School offer ?
Mcfarland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mcfarland Junior High School part of?
Mcfarland Junior High School is part of Mcfarland Unified School District.
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