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#7336 of 9,539 schools in CA

Divisadero Middle

Middle School · Visalia Unified · Visalia, CA

A Visalia Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 South Divisadero, Visalia, CA 93277

  • Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$17,005
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Divisadero Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency13%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
13%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Divisadero Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Visalia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,532

Median home value

$320,500

Median rent

$1,406/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

60.5%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crescent Valley Public Charter IICharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–121.2 mi757Compare →
Valley Life CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–121.4 mi678Compare →
Green Acres MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.26–81.5 mi769Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Visalia Unified

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#31 of 40
District spending per student
$17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Divisadero Middle is listed in Visalia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Divisadero Middle

Divisadero Middle is a public middle school in Visalia, CA, part of Visalia Unified, serving approximately 759 students in grades 7th-8th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,336 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Divisadero Middle

What grades does Divisadero Middle serve?

Divisadero Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Divisadero Middle?

Divisadero Middle has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Divisadero Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Divisadero Middle is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Divisadero Middle rank in CA?

Divisadero Middle ranks #7,336 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Divisadero Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Divisadero Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Divisadero Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Divisadero Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Divisadero Middle a charter school?

No, Divisadero Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Divisadero Middle a Title I school?

No, Divisadero Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Divisadero Middle?

80.5% of students at Divisadero Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
759
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Tulare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 93277)
53,406
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93277; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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