Fowler Unified School District

658 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625-2111
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fowler Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,523 students in Fowler Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fowler Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
9 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,523 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Fowler Unified School District, which is ranked #824 of all 1,930 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#874 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fowler Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fowler 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.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fowler 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.
16%
29%
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fowler Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
220 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,070 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
21 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
183 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
7%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
205
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
162
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
217
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
215
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
202
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,208 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fowler 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
$46 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fowler 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
$17,869
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fowler 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
$18,208
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fowler 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 Fowler Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fowler Academy Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Fowler Academy Community Day (9-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 East Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Fowler High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 East Main St.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 801 students
Rank: #44.
Fowler Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 East Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Malaga Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3910 South Ward Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 834-6140
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
John Sutter Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 East Walter
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6180
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 East Tuolumne St.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6130
Grades: 3-5
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Fowler Academy Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 East Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
142 North Armstrong Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6120
Grades: K-2
| 447 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fowler Unified School District?
Fowler Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,523 students.
What is the rank of Fowler Unified School District?
Fowler Unified School District is ranked #824 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fowler Unified School District?
82% of Fowler Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fowler Unified School District?
Fowler Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fowler Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,208 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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