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Turlock 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 14 public schools serving 13,359 students in Turlock Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Turlock Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
13,359 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
602 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Turlock Unified School District, which is ranked #1045 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1068 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
80 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
816 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,109 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
55%
# Black Students
252 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,631 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
56 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
409 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,099
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
904
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
894
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
903
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
936
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
939
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
967
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,014
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
937
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,179
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,183
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,150
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,254
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,010 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 $17,008 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$227 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,010
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,008
$19,787
Best Turlock Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Grades: K-6
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 W. Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Grades: K-6
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
John H. Pitman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 2,082 students
Rank: #44.
Julien Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1924 E. Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0891
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0891
Grades: K-6
| 779 students
Rank: #55.
Turlock Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3951 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Grades: 7-8
| 1,257 students
Rank: #66.
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #77.
Turlock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E. Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-2055
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 2,475 students
Rank: #88.
Dennis G. Earl Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4091 N. Olive Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Grades: K-6
| 814 students
Rank: #99.
Walter M. Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Georgetown St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Grades: K-6
| 642 students
Rank: #1010.
Crowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
118 N. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0885
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0885
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: #1111.
Cunningham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
324 W. Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0794
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0794
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #1212.
Wakefield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 S. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0895
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0895
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #1313.
Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Soderquist Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0893
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0893
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1414.
Roselawn High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N. Kilroy
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-9311
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Turlock Unified School District?
Turlock Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 13,359 students.
What is the rank of Turlock Unified School District?
Turlock Unified School District is ranked #1045 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 Turlock Unified School District?
61% of Turlock Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Turlock Unified School District?
Turlock Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Turlock Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,008 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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