Fowler Unified School District

658 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625-2111
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fowler Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,557 students in Fowler Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fowler Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,557 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Fowler Unified School District, which is ranked #828 of all 1,939 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#874 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fowler Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fowler Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fowler Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
29%
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fowler Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
219 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,079 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
56%
# Black Students
23 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
205 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
187
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
201
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,632 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,966 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fowler Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$46 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fowler Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,632
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fowler Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,966
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fowler Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fowler Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fowler Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Fowler Community Day (9-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Fowler High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 E. Main St.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Fowler Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Malaga Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3910 S. Ward Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-6140
Grades: K-5
| 199 students
Rank: #66.
John Sutter Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 E. Walter
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6180
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 E. Tuolumne St.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6130
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Fowler Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
142 N. Armstrong Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6120
Grades: K-2
| 446 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fowler Unified School District?
Fowler Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,557 students.
What is the rank of Fowler Unified School District?
Fowler Unified School District is ranked #828 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fowler Unified School District?
81% of Fowler Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fowler Unified School District?
Fowler Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fowler Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,966 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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