Fillmore Unified School District

627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93016-0697
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fillmore 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 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 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), 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 #1697 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1690 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
33%
25%
47%
17%
29%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (CA)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Senior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Central Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 992 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Edgewood St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Piru Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3811 East Center St.
Piru, CA 93040
(805) 521-1709
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Vista
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Fifth St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
514 Mountain View St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
543 A St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sespe
425 Orchard St.
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-6161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

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 #1697 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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