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#9128 of 9,539 schools in CA
Virginia R. Boris Elementary
Elementary School · Clovis Unified · Fresno, CA
A Clovis Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7071 East Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
- Math 33% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia R. Boris Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 9-year record (2016–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia R. Boris 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$82,247
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
63%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet L. Young ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Roger S. Oraze ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 903 | Compare → |
| Temperance-kutner ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Dry Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | Not available | 945 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clovis Unified
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #48 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
Virginia R. Boris Elementary is listed in Clovis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia R. Boris Elementary
Virginia R. Boris Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Clovis Unified, serving approximately 862 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,128 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia R. Boris Elementary
What grades does Virginia R. Boris Elementary serve?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia R. Boris Elementary is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia R. Boris Elementary rank in CA?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary ranks #9,128 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Virginia R. Boris Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia R. Boris Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Virginia R. Boris Elementary a charter school?
No, Virginia R. Boris Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia R. Boris Elementary a Title I school?
No, Virginia R. Boris Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia R. Boris Elementary?
52.6% of students at Virginia R. Boris 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
- 862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (559) 327-3800
- Area population (ZIP 93727)
- 83,630
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 93727; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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