Visalia Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 41 public schools in Visalia Unified School District, serving 28,879 students. Visalia Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Visalia Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Visalia Unified School District are Oak Grove Elementary School, Hurley Elementary School and Shannon Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
School District Name | Visalia Unified School District |
School District Website | http://www.vusd.org |
School District Phone Number | (559) 730-7300 |
School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
# of Schools | 41 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
# of Students | 28,879 Students | 6,200,210 Students |
# of Teachers | 1,145 Teachers | 264,809 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Visalia Unified School District, which is ranked #537 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #563 out of 989 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
# of American Indian Students | 193 Students | 32,941 Students |
% American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 1,431 Students | 719,621 Students |
% Asian Students | 5% | 12% |
# of Hispanic Students | 19,850 Students | 3,366,633 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 69% | 54% |
# of Black Students | 419 Students | 337,800 Students |
% Black Students | 1% | 5% |
# of White Students | 5,897 Students | 1,437,375 Students |
% White Students | 20% | 23% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 40 Students | 28,785 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Two or more races Students | 1,049 Students | 273,002 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 2,581 | 530,386 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 2,117 | 456,975 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 2,157 | 454,374 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 2,151 | 446,120 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 2,155 | 465,351 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 2,256 | 470,766 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 2,235 | 484,866 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 2,244 | 474,703 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 2,226 | 472,206 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 2,253 | 493,729 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 2,152 | 482,007 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 2,223 | 473,871 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 2,129 | 486,683 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,049 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
Total Revenue | $351 MM | $28 MM |
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Spending | $348 MM | $27 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $12,137 | $15,053 |
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Revenue / Student | $12,049 | $14,597 |
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Visalia Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10%4445 W. Ferguson Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3105
Grades: K-8 | 838 students
- Hurley Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%6600 W. Hurley Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7905
Grades: K-6 | 717 students
- Shannon Ranch Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30%3637 N. Ranch St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3258
Grades: K-6 | 692 students
- Manuel F. Hernandez Math: 55% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30%2133 N. Leila St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3199
Grades: K-6 | 720 students
- Linwood Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30%3129 S. Linwood St.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7776
Grades: K-6 | 584 students
- Ridgeview Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30%3315 N. Akers St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3308
Grades: 7-8 | 776 students
- El Diamante High School Math: 28% | Reading: 71%Rank:7/Top 50%5100 W. Whitendale Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3501
Grades: 9-12 | 2,008 students
- La Joya Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50%4711 W. La Vida10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7921
Grades: 7-8 | 885 students
- Elbow Creek Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50%32747 Rd. 13810
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7766
Grades: K-6 | 521 students
- Green Acres Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%1147 N. Mooney Blvd.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7671
Grades: 7-8 | 758 students
- Mt. Whitney High School Math: 26% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50%900 S. Conyer St.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7602
Grades: 9-12 | 1,595 student
- Redwood High School Math: 23% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%1001 W. Main St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7367
Grades: 9-12 | 2,266 students
- Mountain View Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50%2021 S. Encina10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7783
Grades: K-8 | 624 students
- Riverway Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1341 Glendale Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 931-8020
Grades: K-6 | 598 students
- Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4222 S. Dans St.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 735-3539
Grades: K-6 | 719 students
- Golden West High School Math: 18% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1717 N. Mcauliff St.10
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7814
Grades: 9-12 | 1,743 student
- Conyer Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50%814 S. Sowell10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7751
Grades: K-6 | 426 students
- Visalia Technical Early College Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2245 S. Linwood10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3212
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
- Crestwood Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3001 W. Whitendale Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7754
Grades: K-6 | 654 students
- Mineral King Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3333 E. Kaweah Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7779
Grades: K-6 | 635 students
- Annie R. Mitchell Math: 30% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2121 E. Laura Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 622-3195
Grades: K-6 | 716 students
- Valley Oak Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2000 N. Lovers Ln.10
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7681
Grades: 7-8 | 948 students
- Divisadero Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1200 S. Divisadero10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7661
Grades: 7-8 | 794 students
- Global Learning Charter Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1051 Robin Dr.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7788
Grades: K-8 | 367 students
- Golden Oak Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1700 N. Lovers Ln.10
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7851
Grades: K-6 | 625 students
- Pinkham Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2200 E. Tulare Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 730-7853
Grades: K-6 | 525 students
- Royal Oaks Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1323 Clover Dr.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7787
Grades: K-6 | 501 students
- Crowley Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%214 E. Ferguson St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7758
Grades: K-6 | 597 students
- Ivanhoe Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%16030 Ave. 33210
Ivanhoe, CA 93235
(559) 730-7849
Grades: K-8 | 641 students
- Willow Glen Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%310 N. Akers Rd.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7798
Grades: K-8 | 600 students
- Four Creeks Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1844 N. Burke St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 622-3115
Grades: K-6 | 675 students
- Visalia Charter Independent Study Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 46%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1821 W. Meadow Ln.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 735-8055
Grades: 7-12 | 551 students
- Veva Blunt Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1119 S. Chinowth Rd.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 730-7793
Grades: K-6 | 678 students
- Charter Home School Academy Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%211 W. Tulare Ave.10
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 622-3273
Grades: K-8 | 98 students
- Highland Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50%701 N. Stevenson St.10
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 730-7769
Grades: K-6 | 554 students
- Show 6 more public schools in Visalia Unified School District (out of 41 total schools)
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