Serving 43 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Rafer Johnson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Rafer Johnson's student population of 43 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Rafer Johnson 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 Rafer Johnson is 0.64, which is more 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
#8871 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
38%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rafer Johnson's ranking?
Rafer Johnson is ranked #8871 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rafer Johnson?
43 students attend Rafer Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rafer Johnson students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 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 9:1, 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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