Top Rankings
Mcfarland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,408 students in Mcfarland 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 Mcfarland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,408 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Mcfarland Unified School District, which is ranked #1381 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 97% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1393 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,324 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
55%
# Black Students
9 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
18 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
n/a
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
310
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
226
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
258
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
308
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,196 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,942
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,196
$19,787
Best Mcfarland Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Grades: K-6
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Mcfarland High School Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
259 W. Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Mcfarland Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Mast Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Grades: 7-8
| 542 students
Rank: #66.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
356 W. Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Grades: K-6
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
Browning Road Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 E. Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Grades: K-6
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,408 students.
What is the rank of Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District is ranked #1381 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcfarland Unified School District?
98% of Mcfarland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcfarland Unified School District?
Mcfarland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mcfarland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,196 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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