Serving 447 students in grades 7-8, Rafer Johnson Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rafer Johnson Junior High School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Motto
Be the Best You Can Be
School Rankings
Rafer Johnson Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafer Johnson Junior High School is 0.48, 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
#3389 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafer Johnson Junior High School's ranking?
Rafer Johnson Junior High School is ranked #3389 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rafer Johnson Junior High School?
447 students attend Rafer Johnson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rafer Johnson Junior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rafer Johnson Junior High School?
Rafer Johnson Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rafer Johnson Junior High School offer ?
Rafer Johnson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rafer Johnson Junior High School part of?
Rafer Johnson Junior High School is part of Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District.
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