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Mcfarland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,451 students in Mcfarland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mcfarland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
3,451 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Mcfarland Unified School District, which is ranked #1036 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1042 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,372 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
56%
# Black Students
10 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
42 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
293
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
303
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
257
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,706 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,994 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,706
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,994
$18,241
Best Mcfarland Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Mcfarland High School Early College
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
259 W. Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 968 students
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
356 W. Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Grades: K-6
| 732 students
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Mast Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Grades: 7-8
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Browning Road Steam Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 E. Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,451 students.
What is the rank of Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District is ranked #1036 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcfarland Unified School District?
98% of Mcfarland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mcfarland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,994 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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