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Kerman 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 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,303 students in Kerman Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Kerman Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
10,357 Schools
# Students
5,303 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
237 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kerman Unified School District, which is ranked #1104 of all 1,908 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1043 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,715 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,190
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,715
$18,395
Best Kerman Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16001 E St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9300
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9300
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Sun Empire Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2649 North Modoc Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9200
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9200
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Goldenrod Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
445 South Goldenrod Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9500
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9500
Gr: K-6 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kerman High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 South First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9700
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Kerman Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 South First St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9600
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9600
Gr: 7-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Kerman-floyd Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14655 West F St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9400
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9400
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Enterprise High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15405 Sunset Ave.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9580
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9580
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kerman Unified Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15085 West D St.
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9800
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 843-9800
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kerman Unified School District?
Kerman Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,303 students.
What is the rank of Kerman Unified School District?
Kerman Unified School District is ranked #1104 out of 1,908 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kerman Unified School District?
88% of Kerman Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kerman Unified School District?
Kerman Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Kerman Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,715 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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