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Figarden Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6235 North Brawley Ave., Fresno, CA 93722

  • Math 34% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism48.5%

Students at Figarden Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

77.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Figarden Elementary 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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

$77,335

Median home value

$350,700

Median rent

$1,529/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
H. Roger Tatarian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–61.0 mi466Compare →
Lawless ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–61.0 mi642Compare →
Crescent View South IICharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–121.3 mi1,252Compare →
Edith B. Storey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–6Not available547Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#65 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Figarden Elementary is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Figarden Elementary

Figarden Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 584 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,067 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Figarden Elementary

What grades does Figarden Elementary serve?

Figarden Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Figarden Elementary?

Figarden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Figarden Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Figarden Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Figarden Elementary rank in CA?

Figarden Elementary ranks #5,067 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Figarden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Figarden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Figarden Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Figarden Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Figarden Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Figarden Elementary a Title I school?

No, Figarden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Figarden Elementary?

77.7% of students at Figarden Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
584
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.5%
Area population (ZIP 93722)
84,500
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
32.5
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 93722; 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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