Serving 38 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rafer Johnson 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
42%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Rafer Johnson?
38 students attend Rafer Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rafer Johnson students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafer Johnson?
Rafer Johnson has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rafer Johnson offer ?
Rafer Johnson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rafer Johnson part of?
Rafer Johnson is part of Bakersfield City School District.
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