Richland Junior High

Summary:

Richland Junior High is a public middle school located in Shafter, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 589 students. The school is part of the Richland Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1257 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland Junior High consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.04% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 29.13% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 10.94%, compared to 20.49% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 45.0% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly above the state average. Additionally, 81.66% of Richland Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Richland Junior High's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked in the bottom 25% of California middle schools for White students and students with disabilities. This raises concerns about equity and the school's ability to meet the needs of all students. Interestingly, Richland Junior High's academic performance is significantly lower than many of the nearby middle schools, such as Fruitvale Junior High, Rosedale Middle, and Norris Middle, which are all ranked in the top 25% of California middle schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 331 Shafter Ave.
       Shafter, CA  93263-1967


(661) 746-8630

District: Richland Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2363rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,923 Help


Students who attend Richland Junior High usually attend:

High:    Shafter High

Feeder schools for Richland Junior High:

Elementary:    Golden Oak Elementary
    Redwood Elementary
    Sequoia Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.9%
White:
3.4%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Richland Junior High ranks worse than 85.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.9%), White (3.4%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland Junior High is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland Junior High is $5,923.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richland Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland Junior High 2363rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Richland Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Richland Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland Union Elementary 1257th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richland Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.63 1603rd 1769 9.4%
2005 16.39 1543rd 1777 13.2%
2006 15.28 1589th 1804 11.9%
2007 18.15 1693rd 1999 15.3%
2008 17.15 1744th 2005 13.0%
2009 16.07 1819th 2063 11.8%
2010 13.59 1992nd 2179 8.6%
2011 28.54 1690th 2236 24.4%
2012 35.48 1493rd 2259 33.9%
2013 36.55 1531st 2379 35.6%
2015 18.85 2054th 2477 17.1%
2016 17.78 2112th 2497 15.4%
2017 16.49 2165th 2508 13.7%
2018 21.67 1933rd 2480 22.1%
2019 21.42 2120th 2715 21.9%
2021 18.43 766th 894 14.3%
2022 17.40 2334th 2740 14.8%
2023 19.09 2325th 2802 17.0%
2024 17.49 2363rd 2777 14.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.35 935th 1364 31.5%
2019 25.74 1351st 1442 6.3%
2021 33.52 273rd 363 24.8%
2022 35.44 949th 1540 38.4%
2023 46.13 543rd 1529 64.5%
2024 39.55 751st 1477 49.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.18 1039th 1538 32.4%
2024 32.82 1003rd 1550 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 1609th 2230 27.8%
2019 23.92 1905th 2369 19.6%
2021 23.20 612th 721 15.1%
2022 20.00 2095th 2458 14.8%
2023 23.06 2048th 2549 19.7%
2024 22.82 2073rd 2575 19.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.17 1764th 2262 22.0%
2019 23.59 1838th 2380 22.8%
2021 21.04 610th 738 17.3%
2022 18.79 2121st 2509 15.5%
2023 19.67 2109th 2547 17.2%
2024 18.87 2136th 2546 16.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.89 988th 1369 27.8%
2019 34.97 863rd 1491 42.1%
2021 30.08 259th 354 26.8%
2022 20.09 1447th 1531 5.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.41 1806th 2273 20.5%
2019 18.23 2053rd 2407 14.7%
2021 16.89 685th 763 10.2%
2022 16.06 2251st 2527 10.9%
2023 18.46 2172nd 2558 15.1%
2024 16.37 2221st 2547 12.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.32 1488th 2072 28.2%
2019 29.11 1568th 2213 29.1%
2022 23.55 1879th 2359 20.3%
2023 25.71 1812th 2391 24.2%
2024 23.00 1894th 2383 20.5%
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Rank History for White students at Richland Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.42 1117th 1496 25.3%
2019 11.23 1450th 1602 9.5%
2022 8.37 1466th 1555 5.7%
2023 11.78 1401st 1552 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Richland Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 151 1 0 279 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1991 158 2 0 281 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 152 2 0 288 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 143 2 0 321 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1994 139 2 0 324 3 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 145 2 0 378 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 145 2 0 378 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 124 1 4 363 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 103 2 2 382 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 101 1 8 375 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2000 133 5 1 611 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2001 114 3 1 603 0 n/a n/a 34 755
2002 110 7 4 790 2 n/a n/a 6 919
2003 110 7 4 790 2 n/a n/a 6 919
2004 104 6 6 869 2 n/a n/a 3 990
2005 99 4 6 902 3 n/a n/a 1 1015
2006 106 3 8 937 3 n/a n/a 3 1060
2007 95 3 9 939 5 n/a n/a 5 1056
2008 59 2 5 626 2 n/a n/a 0 694
2009 53 5 3 619 0 1 2 0 683
2010 52 5 5 637 1 2 2 0 704
2011 4 1 1 535 0 0 0 0 541
2012 34 2 1 601 0 1 0 0 639
2013 28 0 4 644 1 0 0 0 677
2014 28 2 3 666 4 0 0 0 703
2015 29 3 6 711 2 0 0 0 751
2016 25 4 6 758 0 0 1 0 794
2017 28 5 7 739 0 0 1 0 780
2018 32 5 11 673 0 1 0 0 722
2019 38 2 10 699 0 1 0 0 750
2020 27 0 10 638 0 0 0 0 675
2021 31 1 10 594 0 0 0 0 636
2022 28 1 5 598 0 0 0 0 632
2023 20 3 6 559 0 1 0 0 589

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richland Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 433 23.4 18.5 n/a
1991 442 24.9 17.7 n/a
1992 442 25.3 17.4 61.8
1993 468 22.0 21.3 60.9
1994 468 22.0 21.3 73.9
1995 528 24.0 22.0 49.2
1996 528 24.0 22.0 49.2
1997 494 23.0 21.5 79.4
1998 490 22.0 22.3 74.1
1999 486 23.0 21.1 82.3
2000 751 35.0 21.5 79.5
2001 755 36.0 21.0 86
2002 919 39.5 23.3 88.8
2003 919 39.5 23.3 88.8
2004 990 42.6 23.2 87.7
2005 1015 45.5 22.3 91.7
2006 1060 44.6 23.8 82.1
2007 1056 51.0 20.7 85.1
2008 694 41.6 16.7 81.8
2009 683 40.8 15.4 88.1
2010 704 39.0 18.0 87.6
2011 541 n/a n/a 99.4
2012 639 37.9 16.8 n/a
2013 677 34.6 19.5 82.9
2014 703 35.7 19.6 86.6
2015 751 36.0 20.8 86.2
2016 794 36.0 22.0 91.4
2017 780 38.7 20.1 90.1
2018 722 38.7 18.6 91.7
2019 750 38.9 19.2 77.7
2020 675 n/a n/a 87.1
2021 636 34.0 18.7 73.7
2022 632 35.0 18.0 77.1
2023 589 33.5 17.5 81.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richland Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 433 23.4 18.5 n/a
1991 442 24.9 17.7 n/a
1992 442 25.3 17.4 61.8
1993 468 22.0 21.3 60.9
1994 468 22.0 21.3 73.9
1995 528 24.0 22.0 49.2
1996 528 24.0 22.0 49.2
1997 494 23.0 21.5 79.4
1998 490 22.0 22.3 74.1
1999 486 23.0 21.1 82.3
2000 751 35.0 21.5 79.5
2001 755 36.0 21.0 86
2002 919 39.5 23.3 88.8
2003 919 39.5 23.3 88.8
2004 990 42.6 23.2 87.7
2005 1015 45.5 22.3 91.7
2006 1060 44.6 23.8 82.1
2007 1056 51.0 20.7 85.1
2008 694 41.6 16.7 81.8
2009 683 40.8 15.4 88.1
2010 704 39.0 18.0 87.6
2011 541 n/a n/a 99.4
2012 639 37.9 16.8 n/a
2013 677 34.6 19.5 82.9
2014 703 35.7 19.6 86.6
2015 751 36.0 20.8 86.2
2016 794 36.0 22.0 91.4
2017 780 38.7 20.1 90.1
2018 722 38.7 18.6 91.7
2019 750 38.9 19.2 77.7
2020 675 n/a n/a 87.1
2021 636 34.0 18.7 73.7
2022 632 35.0 18.0 77.1
2023 589 33.5 17.5 81.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richland Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,923

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2120th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2325th of 2802 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Richland Junior High)30.121.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Richland Union Elementary)30.121.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Richland Junior High)22.411.4
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richland Union Elementary)22.411.4
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Richland Junior High)27.824.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Richland Union Elementary)27.824.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Richland Junior High)19.813.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richland Union Elementary)19.813.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Richland Junior High)14.815.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Richland Union Elementary)14.815.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students750589
 21.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic699559
 20%
Pacific Islander11
White3820
 47.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.7%81.7%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richland Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Richland Junior High.

Students at Richland Junior High are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Richland Junior High usually go on to attend Shafter High

Richland Junior High ranks in the bottom 14.9% of California middle schools.


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