Grow Academy Shafter vs Richland Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grow Academy Shafter
Shafter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
80 students
Richland Junior High
Shafter · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
| Measure | Grow Academy Shafter Shafter, California | Richland Junior High Shafter, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2559 of 5,693 | #1031 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32045 of 50,301 | #14148 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 80 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 80 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| city | Shafter | Shafter |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grow Academy Shafter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 17.7).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 91.4%).
- •Grow Academy Shafter does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.4).
- •Richland Junior High is the larger school with 558 students compared with 80.
- •Grow Academy Shafter is a charter school while Richland Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grow Academy Shafter better than Richland Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Grow Academy Shafter ranks higher (39.8 vs 17.7 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 Grow Academy Shafter and Richland Junior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shafter and Shafter in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grow Academy Shafter: 80. Richland Junior High: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grow Academy Shafter and Richland Junior High rank in California?
Grow Academy Shafter is 2559th of 5,693 and Richland Junior High is 1031st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).