Richland Junior High
Shafter, CA · Richland Union Elementary · Grades 7-8
1,039th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Richland Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Richland Junior High 1,039th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Richland Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 530 students tested
Richland Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 585 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.7% | 94.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 3.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Richland Junior High
Typical home value $384K in zip 93263 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Richland Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Palm Avenue MiddleWasco Union Elementary · 7.5 mi away819th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 19% - 3Thomas Jefferson MiddleWasco Union Elementary · 7.8 mi away985th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 17% - 6Freedom MiddleRosedale Union Elementary · 10.5 mi away537th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 28% - 7Norris MiddleNorris Elementary · 10.8 mi away415th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 7Rosedale MiddleRosedale Union Elementary · 11.1 mi away440th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 36% - 3McFarland Junior HighMcFarland Unified · 12.2 mi away914th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 8Fruitvale Junior HighFruitvale Elementary · 12.5 mi away366th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 42% - 2Beardsley Junior HighBeardsley Elementary · 14.7 mi away1,155th of 1,294
ELA 27% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richland Junior High in?
Richland Junior High is part of the Richland Union Elementary district in Shafter, California.
Is Richland Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Richland Junior High 1,039th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Richland Junior High?
Hispanic 95%, White 4% (585 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richland Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93263 is $384K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.