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5.8 avg / 10

Central Unified School District

School District · Fresno, California

Students: 15,956
Teachers (FTE): 686

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

24

14 elem, 3 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,205

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#462 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,205

$1,442 vs California median

District size

15,956 students

Much larger than California median

About Central Unified

Central Unified is a Fresno, California school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 15,956 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. The district invests $16,205 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Central Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Biola-pershing Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Central Unified students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Central Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 29.1%
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ELA Proficiency 41.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Central Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Fresno
Total Enrollment
15,956
Teachers (FTE)
686
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central Unified?

Central Unified has 24 schools in total — 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Central Unified?

The average composite rating for Central Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Unified?

Central Unified spends $16,205 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Central Unified is 23.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Central Unified?

Biola-pershing Elementary is the highest-rated school in Central Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Central Unified?

Across schools in Central Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Central Unified compare to other districts in California?

Central Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
29.1%
ELA Proficiency
41.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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