Top Rankings
Parlier Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,323 students in Parlier Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Parlier Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
3,323 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Parlier Unified School District, which is ranked #1138 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1156 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,278 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
99%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
17 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
252
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
259
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
290
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,986 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,964
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,986
$18,241
Best Parlier Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Joaquin Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Parlier High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3573
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3573
Grades: 9-12
| 975 students
Rank: #33.
S Ben Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
John C Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13174 E. Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Parlier Junior High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E. Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Grades: 7-8
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Mathew J Brletic Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parlier Unified School District?
Parlier Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,323 students.
What is the rank of Parlier Unified School District?
Parlier Unified School District is ranked #1138 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parlier Unified School District?
99% of Parlier Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parlier Unified School District?
Parlier Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Parlier Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,986 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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