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Elementary Schools in Parlier, California

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 35.7/100

Parlier, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.7/100 — 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Riverview Elementary at 47/100, where 20.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Parlier schools average 8.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.4% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.2
27.2 – 47.4
Avg Exceeded %
8.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Parlier schools compare

Parlier's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7 — 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.2 to 47.4, a 20.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 20.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Parlier averages 17.4%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Parlier

1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Parlier ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverview Elementary
Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Developing
47/100
2Parlier High
Parlier Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Developing
42/100
3S Ben Benavidez Elementary
Parlier Unified Culture First
15.2%Developing
40/100
4San Joaquin Valley High
Parlier Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
32/100
5Mathew J Brletic Elementary
Parlier Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Developing
31/100
6John C Martinez Elementary
Parlier Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Developing
30/100
7Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Parlier Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
27/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Parlier

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Parlier good?
Parlier's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7/100, which is 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Parlier?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Parlier is Riverview Elementary with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 20.2% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Parlier schools compare to the state average?
Parlier elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.2 to 47.4, a 20.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Parlier?
Parlier has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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