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Turlock 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 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 13,518 students in Turlock Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Turlock Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
13,518 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
626 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Turlock Unified School District, which is ranked #788 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 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#766 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
88 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
788 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,127 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
56%
# Black Students
274 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,795 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
28%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
379 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,028
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
891
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
919
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
959
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
973
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
975
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,031
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
970
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
980
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,197
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,193
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,252
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,150
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,822 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,808 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$227 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,822
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,808
$18,241
Best Turlock Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
John H. Pitman High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 2,076 students
Rank: #33.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 W. Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Grades: K-6
| 764 students
Rank: #44.
Turlock Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3951 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Grades: 7-8
| 1,310 students
Rank: #55.
Julien Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1924 E. Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0891
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0891
Grades: K-6
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
Turlock High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E. Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-2055
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 2,512 students
Rank: #77.
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Dennis G. Earl Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4091 N. Olive Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Grades: K-6
| 813 students
Rank: #99.
Walter M. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Georgetown St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: #1010.
Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Soderquist Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0893
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0893
Grades: K-5
| 814 students
Rank: #1111.
Crowell Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
118 N. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0885
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0885
Grades: K-6
| 655 students
Rank: #1212.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
324 W. Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0794
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0794
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #1313.
Roselawn High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N. Kilroy
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-9311
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #1414.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0895
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0895
Grades: K-6
| 695 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turlock Unified School District?
Turlock Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 13,518 students.
What is the rank of Turlock Unified School District?
Turlock Unified School District is ranked #788 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Turlock Unified School District?
60% of Turlock Unified School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turlock Unified School District?
Turlock Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Turlock Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,808 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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