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Ceres 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 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 13,844 students in Ceres Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ceres Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
24 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
13,844 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
602 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Ceres Unified School District, which is ranked #1389 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1387 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
50 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
796 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,222 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
56%
# Black Students
174 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,405 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
69 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,208
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
950
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
958
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
990
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,032
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,018
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,043
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,061
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,124
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,054
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,091
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,144
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,171
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,436 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$241 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$218 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,436
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,730
$18,396
Best Ceres Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitmore Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1617
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
La Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Eastgate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1660
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1660
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Whitmore Charter School Of Art & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3435 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1610
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4033 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,336 students
Rank: #55.
Sinclear Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Hackett Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1680
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1680
Grades: K-6
| 599 students
Rank: #66.
Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4927 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Grades: K-8
| 515 students
Rank: #77.
Virginia Parks Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Moffett Rd.
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 556-1670
Grades: K-6
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Rose Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Grades: K-6
| 658 students
Rank: #99.
Samuel Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3618 Helen Perry Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1690
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1690
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
Mae Hensley Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1806 Moffet Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1820
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1820
Grades: 7-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1111.
Ceres High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1920
Grades: 9-12
| 1,713 students
Rank: #1212.
M. Robert Adkison Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1824 Nadine Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1600
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1600
Grades: K-6
| 591 students
Rank: #1313.
Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2351 East Redwood Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1650
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1650
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1414.
Caswell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 North Central Ave.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1620
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1620
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
Blaker-kinser Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Kinser Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1810
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1810
Grades: 7-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1616.
Cesar Chavez Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Eastgate Blvd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1830
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1830
Grades: 7-8
| 684 students
Rank: #1717.
Westport Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5218 South Carpenter
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1700
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1700
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rank: #1818.
Walter White Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2904 Sixth St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1710
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1710
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #1919.
Carroll Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2611 Garrison St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1640
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1640
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #2020.
Don Pedro Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Don Pedro Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1630
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1630
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #2121.
Argus High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #2222.
Endeavor Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1805
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: n/an/a
2004 Evans Rd.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4505
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ceres Special Education
Special Education School
2503 Lawrence St.
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 556-1500
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ceres Unified School District?
Ceres Unified School District manages 24 public schools serving 13,844 students.
What is the rank of Ceres Unified School District?
Ceres Unified School District is ranked #1389 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Ceres Unified School District?
81% of Ceres Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ceres Unified School District?
Ceres Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ceres Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,730 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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