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6.4 avg / 10

Parlier Unified School District

School District · Parlier, California

Students: 3,226
Teachers (FTE): 160

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,101

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#302 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,101

+$454 vs California median

District size

3,226 students

Typical than California median

About Parlier Unified

Parlier Unified is a Parlier, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,226 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $18,101 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Parlier Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Parlier Junior High, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Parlier Unified students show an average math proficiency of 14.2% and ELA proficiency of 23.0%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 14.2%
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ELA Proficiency 23.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Parlier Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Parlier
Total Enrollment
3,226
Teachers (FTE)
160
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Parlier Unified?

Parlier Unified has 7 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 Parlier Unified?

The average composite rating for Parlier Unified is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Parlier Unified?

Parlier Unified spends $18,101 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Parlier Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Parlier Unified is 20.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Parlier Unified?

Parlier Junior High is the highest-rated school in Parlier Unified with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Parlier Unified?

Across schools in Parlier Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Parlier Unified compare to other districts in California?

Parlier Unified has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 7 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
14.2%
ELA Proficiency
23.0%

Resources

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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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