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#6383 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tarpey Elementary
Elementary School · Clovis Unified · Clovis, CA
A Clovis Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2700 Minnewawa Ave., Clovis, CA 93612
- Math 31% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tarpey Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tarpey 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,920/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clovis), 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
$64,079
Median home value
$311,700
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis Global AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Perpetual HelpPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Viking ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 649 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clovis Unified
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #38 of 48
- District spending per student
- $15,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tarpey Elementary is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tarpey Elementary
Tarpey Elementary is a public elementary school in Clovis, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 652 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,383 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tarpey Elementary
What grades does Tarpey Elementary serve?
Tarpey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Tarpey Elementary?
Tarpey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarpey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarpey Elementary is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tarpey Elementary rank in CA?
Tarpey Elementary ranks #6,383 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tarpey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tarpey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Tarpey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tarpey Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tarpey Elementary a charter school?
No, Tarpey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tarpey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tarpey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tarpey Elementary?
84.8% of students at Tarpey 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
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (559) 327-8000
- Area population (ZIP 93612)
- 37,790
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 93612; 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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