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5.9 avg / 10

Turlock Unified School District

School District · Turlock, California

Students: 13,376
Teachers (FTE): 606

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

14

9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,909

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#451 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,909

$738 vs California median

District size

13,376 students

Much larger than California median

About Turlock Unified

Turlock Unified is a Turlock, California school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 13,376 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. The district invests $16,909 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Turlock Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is John H. Pitman High, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Turlock Unified students show an average math proficiency of 25.1% and ELA proficiency of 35.3%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.1%
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ELA Proficiency 35.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Turlock Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Turlock
Total Enrollment
13,376
Teachers (FTE)
606
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Turlock Unified?

Turlock Unified has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Turlock Unified?

The average composite rating for Turlock Unified is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Turlock Unified?

Turlock Unified spends $16,909 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Turlock Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Turlock Unified is 22.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Turlock Unified?

John H. Pitman High is the highest-rated school in Turlock Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Turlock Unified?

Across schools in Turlock Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Turlock Unified compare to other districts in California?

Turlock Unified has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 14 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
25.1%
ELA Proficiency
35.3%

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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