Rafer Johnson Junior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kingsburg, California 93631 · Kingsburg Elementary Charter
#510 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#9043 of 15,369 nationally
About Rafer Johnson Junior High
Rafer Johnson Junior High is a charter middle located in Kingsburg, in the Kingsburg Elementary Charter school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 447 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 510th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 447.
There are 9 schools in Kingsburg; Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rafer Johnson Junior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rafer Johnson Junior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington Elementary
Kingsburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–K
285 students · 877 m away
Kingsburg High
Kingsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students · 939 m away
Central Valley Home
Kingsburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
119 students · 1.1 km away
Roosevelt Elementary
Kingsburg · Charter elementary · Grades 1–1
186 students · 1.5 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Kingsburg · Charter elementary · Grades 2–3
442 students · 1.6 km away
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Kingsburg · Charter middle · Grades 4–6
619 students · 2.1 km away
Clay Elementary
Kingsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
246 students · 5.6 km away
Kings River Elementary
Kingsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
389 students · 6.2 km away
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students · 6.9 km away
James Garfield Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
229 students · 7.2 km away
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KIPP Heritage Academy
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454 students
Emerson Community Charter
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Equitas Academy 4
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rafer Johnson Junior High a good school?
Rafer Johnson Junior High has a Success Index (US) of 43.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #510 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rafer Johnson Junior High rank in California?
Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks #510 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #9043 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rafer Johnson Junior High?
Rafer Johnson Junior High had 447 students in 2025.
Is Rafer Johnson Junior High a elementary school or a high school?
Rafer Johnson Junior High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Rafer Johnson Junior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rafer Johnson Junior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.