Sanger Unified School District
School District · Sanger, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
13,250
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
20
14 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
13,250
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Evaluating Sanger Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sanger 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.
Hallmark Academy
Sanger · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Clovis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sanger High
Sanger · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#364 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,780
$1,867 vs California median
District size
13,250 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Sanger Unified ranks #364 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Sanger Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hallmark Academy (8.4/10), Quail Lake Environmental Charter (8.3/10), and Sanger High (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Sanger Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sanger Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sanger Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallmark Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Quail Lake Environmental Charter | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sanger High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Fairmont Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Kings River High (continuation) | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Del Rey Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sanger Academy Charter | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Sequoia Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lone Star Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Ronald W. Reagan Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sanger Unified
Sanger Unified is a Sanger, California school district serving 20 schools.The district educates 13,250 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1. District-level spending was $15,780 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Sanger Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hallmark Academy, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Sanger Unified students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sanger Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sanger Unified with test data.
Schools in Sanger Unified
20 schoolsElementary Schools14
Middle Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Sanger
- Total Enrollment
- 13,250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 584
- District spending per student
- $15,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sanger Unified?
Sanger Unified has 20 schools in total — 14 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 Sanger Unified?
The average composite rating for Sanger Unified is 6.2/10. 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 Sanger Unified?
Sanger Unified's district-level spending was $15,780 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 Sanger Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sanger Unified is 22.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sanger Unified?
Hallmark Academy is the highest-rated school in Sanger Unified with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Sanger Unified?
Across schools in Sanger Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sanger Unified compare to other districts in California?
Sanger Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 20 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
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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