For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 870 students in Shafter, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shafter, CA are Maple Elementary School and Richland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shafter, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Shafter have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Shafter, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29161 Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shafter, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shafter, CA include Maple Elementary School and Richland Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shafter?
2 public middle schools are located in Shafter.
What is the racial composition of students in Shafter?
Shafter public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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