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Kerman Unified School District

School District · Kerman, California

Students: 5,304
Teachers (FTE): 236

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

8

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

5,304

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#442 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,607

$2,040 vs California median

District size

5,304 students

Larger than California median

The short answer

Kerman Unified ranks #442 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Kerman Unified's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Liberty Elementary (7.8/10), Kerman-Floyd Elementary (7.6/10), and Kerman High (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Liberty Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +5.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kerman Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Kerman Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Liberty Elementary7.8 / 10
2Kerman-Floyd Elementary7.6 / 10
3Kerman High7.4 / 10
4Sun Empire Elementary6.8 / 10
5Goldenrod Elementary5.9 / 10
6Kerman Middle5.3 / 10
7Enterprise High3.7 / 10
8Kerman Unified Online3.6 / 10

See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kerman Unified

Kerman Unified is a Kerman, California school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,304 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. District-level spending was $15,607 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Kerman Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Kerman Unified students show an average math proficiency of 31.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.3%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency31.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency42.3%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Kerman Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Kerman
Total Enrollment
5,304
Teachers (FTE)
236
District spending per student
$15,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kerman Unified?

Kerman Unified has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kerman Unified?

The average composite rating for Kerman Unified is 6.0/10. 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 Kerman Unified?

Kerman Unified's district-level spending was $15,607 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 Kerman Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kerman Unified is 22.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kerman Unified?

Liberty Elementary is the highest-rated school in Kerman Unified with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Kerman Unified?

Across schools in Kerman Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kerman Unified compare to other districts in California?

Kerman Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
31.3%
ELA Proficiency
42.3%

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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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