Serving 19 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rafer Johnson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rafer Johnson's student population of 19 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Rafer Johnson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rafer Johnson is 0.58, 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
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Rafer Johnson and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Rafer Johnson and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/153000/153108/rafer-johnson-chart-bmaVj0r.png)
Black
21%
5%
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White
21%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/153000/153108/rafer-johnson-chart-oNMDeD.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Rafer Johnson and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Rafer Johnson and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/153000/153108/rafer-johnson-chart-zUhByl.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafer Johnson's ranking?
Rafer Johnson is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rafer Johnson?
19 students attend Rafer Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rafer Johnson students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rafer Johnson?
Rafer Johnson has a student ration of 3:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Rafer Johnson located?
Rafer Johnson is located in the Oleander And Sunset neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Oleander And Sunset.
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