Fillmore Unified School District

627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93016-0697
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fillmore 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 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,811 students in Fillmore Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fillmore Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,811 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Fillmore Unified School District, which is ranked #1704 of all 1,931 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1690 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fillmore Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fillmore Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fillmore Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fillmore Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,533 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
55%
# Black Students
12 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
196 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
410
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
290
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
283
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
277
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
286
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
293
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
293
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
305
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,878 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fillmore Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$76 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fillmore Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,184
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fillmore Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,878
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fillmore Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fillmore Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Central Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Edgewood St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Piru Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3811 E. Center St.
Piru, CA 93040
(805) 521-1709
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Vista
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Fifth St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
San Cayetano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
514 Mountain View St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
543 A St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #88.
Sierra High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-8202
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sespe
425 Orchard St.
Fillmore, CA 93015
(805) 524-6161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fillmore Unified School District?
Fillmore Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,811 students.
What is the rank of Fillmore Unified School District?
Fillmore Unified School District is ranked #1704 out of 1,931 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 Fillmore Unified School District?
93% of Fillmore Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fillmore Unified School District?
Fillmore Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fillmore Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,878 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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