Crown Preparatory Academy vs Rafer Johnson Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crown Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Kingsburg · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
| Measure | Crown Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Rafer Johnson Junior High Kingsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #816 of 1,334 | #510 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12726 of 15,369 | #9043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 446 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Kingsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 25.7).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 94.4%).
- •Crown Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Rafer Johnson Junior High is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crown Preparatory Academy better than Rafer Johnson Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Rafer Johnson Junior High ranks higher (43.6 vs 25.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crown Preparatory Academy and Rafer Johnson Junior High?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Kingsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crown Preparatory Academy: 446. Rafer Johnson Junior High: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crown Preparatory Academy and Rafer Johnson Junior High rank in California?
Crown Preparatory Academy is 816th of 1,334 and Rafer Johnson Junior High is 510th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).