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Richland Junior High

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Shafter, California · Richland Union Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students585
Student:Teacher17.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
Richland Junior
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
585
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
87%+23.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Richland Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Shafter, California. The school enrolls 585 students. It is part of the Richland Union Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictRichland Union Elementary
County6029
CityShafter
ZIP93263
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062145009565

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment585

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)