For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 845 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 3/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Shafter, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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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