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Parlier Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,226 students in Parlier Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Parlier Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
3,226 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parlier Unified School District, which is ranked #1761 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1726 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
98%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,587 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,534
$19,978
Spending / Student
$20,587
$18,399
Best Parlier Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S Ben Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mathew J Brletic Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Newmark Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2723
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
John C Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13174 East Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Parlier High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
603 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3573
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3573
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Parlier Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-1660
Gr: 7-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parlier Unified School District?
Parlier Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,226 students.
What is the rank of Parlier Unified School District?
Parlier Unified School District is ranked #1761 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parlier Unified School District?
98% of Parlier Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parlier Unified School District?
Parlier Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Parlier Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,587 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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