Tulare County Office of Education School District
School District · Visalia, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$111,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$111,072
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Tulare County Office of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tulare County Office of Education 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.
University Preparatory High
Visalia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Sierra High
Visalia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tulare County Court
Visalia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#374 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$111,072
+$93,425 vs California median
District size
1,605 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Tulare County Office of Education ranks #374 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Tulare County Office of Education's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are University Preparatory High (9.4/10), La Sierra High (7.0/10), and Tulare County Court (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tulare County Office of Education schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tulare County Office of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Preparatory High | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | La Sierra High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Tulare County Court | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Special Education | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tulare County Office of Education
Tulare County Office of Education is a Visalia, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,605 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $111,072 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Tulare County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is University Preparatory High, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Tulare County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 22.2% and ELA proficiency of 31.3%.
The district includes 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tulare County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tulare County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Tulare County Office of Education
5 schools High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Visalia
- Total Enrollment
- 1,605
- Teachers (FTE)
- 132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tulare County Office of Education?
Tulare County Office of Education has 5 schools in total — 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tulare County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Tulare County Office of Education is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tulare County Office of Education?
Tulare County Office of Education spends $111,072 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tulare County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tulare County Office of Education is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tulare County Office of Education?
University Preparatory High is the highest-rated school in Tulare County Office of Education with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Tulare County Office of Education?
Across schools in Tulare County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tulare County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Tulare County Office of Education has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 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
- 22.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.3%
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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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