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Fillmore Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,693 students in Fillmore 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 Fillmore Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,693 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fillmore Unified School District, which is ranked #1668 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1638 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
93%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,797 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,513 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,797
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,513
$18,396
Best Fillmore Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 Central Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6100
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Edgewood St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Vista
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 Fifth St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Fillmore Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 A St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Piru Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3811 East Center St.
Piru, CA 93040
(805) 521-1709
Piru, CA 93040
(805) 521-1709
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
514 Mountain View St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Sierra High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-8202
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-8202
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fillmore Unified School District?
Fillmore Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,693 students.
What is the rank of Fillmore Unified School District?
Fillmore Unified School District is ranked #1668 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore Unified School District?
93% of Fillmore Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fillmore Unified School District?
Fillmore Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fillmore Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,513 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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