D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Rafer Johnson

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1001 Tenth St., Bakersfield, CA 93304
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 5% · Math 5% proficient · 0th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
43
Students
enrolled
8.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%0/100reading 0th percentile, math 1st percentile among California middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%77/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency5% (−43 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency5% (−32 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic10%10%reading -29 pts, math -18 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -33 pts, math -23 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1001 Tenth St.
City Bakersfield
ZIP Code 93304
District 0603630
NCES School ID 060363014223
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93304

Understanding the community around Rafer Johnson helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,334
Per Capita Income $21,660
Poverty Rate 19.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%
High School or Higher 69.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $209,500
Median Rent $1,117
Owner-Occupied 43.7%
Renter-Occupied 56.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rafer Johnson.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 72.1%
Female 25.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.2%
Black 37.2%
White 14.0%
Two or More Races 2.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 43
Teachers (FTE) 5.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rafer Johnson?
Rafer Johnson has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rafer Johnson?
Rafer Johnson has 43 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1.
What grades does Rafer Johnson serve?
Rafer Johnson serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rafer Johnson receive per student?
Rafer Johnson receives $18,394 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rafer Johnson in 93304 ▼
Avg Home Value
$296,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,443
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
56.3%

Other Schools in 93304

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026