Dinuba Unified School District
School District · Dinuba, California
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,313
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,313
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Evaluating Dinuba Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dinuba Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Washington Intermediate
Dinuba · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Dinuba · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilson Elementary
Dinuba · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#296 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,098
$1,549 vs California median
District size
6,313 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Dinuba Unified ranks #296 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Dinuba Unified's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Intermediate (7.6/10), John F. Kennedy Elementary (7.5/10), and Wilson Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dinuba Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dinuba Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dinuba Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Intermediate | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Wilson Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Dinuba High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Grand View Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista High (continuation) | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Roosevelt Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Ronald Reagan Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dinuba Unified
Dinuba Unified is a Dinuba, California school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 6,313 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. District-level spending was $16,098 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Dinuba Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Intermediate, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Dinuba Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.9% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dinuba Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dinuba Unified with test data.
Schools in Dinuba Unified
10 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Dinuba
- Total Enrollment
- 6,313
- Teachers (FTE)
- 275
- District spending per student
- $16,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dinuba Unified?
Dinuba Unified has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dinuba Unified?
The average composite rating for Dinuba Unified is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dinuba Unified?
Dinuba Unified's district-level spending was $16,098 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dinuba Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dinuba Unified is 23:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dinuba Unified?
Washington Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Dinuba Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Dinuba Unified?
Across schools in Dinuba Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dinuba Unified compare to other districts in California?
Dinuba Unified has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
How we rate schools
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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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