600 N. Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274-2920
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (559) 685-7200
Top Rankings
Tulare City 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 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,204 students in Tulare City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Tulare City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
17 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
9,204 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
437 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Tulare City School District, which is ranked #1004 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CA)
Overall District Rank
#1005 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
22 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
185 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,384 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
56%
# Black Students
231 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,226 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,036
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
938
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
979
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,038
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,090
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,071
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,038
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
975
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,039
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,230 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,804
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,230
$18,236
Best Tulare City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
980 N. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Grades: 7-8
| 377 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 S. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7290
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Grades: K-8
| 833 students
Rank: #66.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2975 E. Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Grades: K-8
| 1,394 students
Rank: #77.
Garden Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 E. Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7330
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
Los Tules Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W. Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 W. Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7300
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
895 W. Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7360
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
540 N. Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #1212.
Frank Kohn Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S. Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7340
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #1313.
Mulcahy Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 W. Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Grades: 5-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
909 E. Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7350
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 W. Cross Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7270
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1046 W. Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7280
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 E. Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7260
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tulare City School District?
Tulare City School District manages 17 public schools serving 9,204 students.
What is the rank of Tulare City School District?
Tulare City School District is ranked #1004 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Tulare City School District?
80% of Tulare City School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tulare City School District?
Tulare City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tulare City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,230 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- District size: 17 schools
- Grades: KG-08
- Enrollment: 9,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in CAMath Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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