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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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,274 students in Mcfarland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,274 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcfarland Unified School District, which is ranked #1393 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 50% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1388 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
98%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,717 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,859 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,717
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,859
$18,396
Best Mcfarland Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Mcfarland High School Early College
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 West Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
356 West Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Mast Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Browning Road Steam Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,274 students.
What is the rank of Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District is ranked #1393 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: 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 Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mcfarland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,859 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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