Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tulare Support ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tulare Support ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tulare Support's student population of 17 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tulare Support is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
33%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Tulare Support?
17 students attend Tulare Support.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tulare Support students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 23% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tulare Support?
Tulare Support has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tulare Support offer ?
Tulare Support offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tulare Support part of?
Tulare Support is part of Tulare City School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (Events, Alpine Vista School, Maple Elementary School, Mission Valley Elementary School, Mulcahy Middle School, Pleasant Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School, Cherry Avenue Middle School, Cypress Elementary School, Garden Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Kohn Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Live Oak Middle School, Los Tules Middle School)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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