Excellent
#1450 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 15% in state
Pixley Middle
Middle School · Pixley Union Elementary · Pixley, CA
A Pixley Union Elementary middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1520 East Ct. St., Pixley, CA 93256
- Math 18% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pixley Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pixley 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,878
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
3.9%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pixley Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pixley Middle is listed in Pixley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pixley Middle
Pixley Middle is a public middle school in Pixley, CA, part of Pixley Union Elementary, serving approximately 309 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,450 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pixley Middle
What grades does Pixley Middle serve?
Pixley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pixley Middle?
Pixley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pixley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pixley Middle is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pixley Middle rank in CA?
Pixley Middle ranks #1,450 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pixley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pixley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pixley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pixley Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pixley Middle a charter school?
No, Pixley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pixley Middle a Title I school?
No, Pixley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pixley Middle?
97.7% of students at Pixley 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (559) 757-3018
- Area population (ZIP 93256)
- 5,900
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 23.5
Official sources & links
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 93256; 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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