Serving 740 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virginia R. Boris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School's student population of 740 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3290 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
37%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia R. Boris Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is ranked #3290 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Virginia R. Boris Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger S. Oraze Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Virginia R. Boris Elementary School?
740 students attend Virginia R. Boris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Virginia R. Boris Elementary School students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia R. Boris Elementary School?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Virginia R. Boris Elementary School offer ?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virginia R. Boris Elementary School part of?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is part of Clovis Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Virginia R. Boris Elementary School located?
Virginia R. Boris Elementary School is located in the McLane neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 18 other public schools located in McLane.
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