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Kerman Unified

Below Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 38.2/100

Kerman Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.2/100 — 5.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Kerman High at 51/100, where 15.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,303 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 22.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.4
29.7 – 51.1
Avg Exceeded %
11.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
38.2/100
514.8%14.3%
HighDeveloping
38.3/100
36.5%35.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Kerman Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
38.2
avg score · 5 schools
Liberty Elementary
Developing
41/100
Sun Empire Elementary
Developing
39/100
Harvest Elementary
Developing
38/100
+2 more elementary schools
High
38.3
avg score · 3 schools
Kerman High
Solid
51/100
Kerman Unified Online
Developing
34/100
Enterprise High
Needs Support
30/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Kerman Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 21.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 22.4%, 4.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Kerman High leads the district at 51 with 15.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Kerman Unified

1 On the Rise1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Kerman Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
88.7%
White
6.3%
Asian
3.1%
Black
0.6%
Other
1.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
88%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Kerman Unified spends $12,303 per student in current expenditures — $2,512 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,303
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,230
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$10,696 → $12,303
Spending Efficiency
3.11
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 36%Other 6%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$59,184–$115,891
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
243
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (5)

Kerman Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.2 — 5.5 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -8.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 18.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Liberty Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
41/100
2Sun Empire Elementary
Kerman Unified On the Rise
Developing
39/100
3Harvest Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
38/100
4Goldenrod Elementary
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
37/100
5Kerman-Floyd Elementary
Kerman Unified Culture First
Developing
37/100

High Schools (3)

Kerman Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.3 — 9.2 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Kerman High with a Scope Score of 51 and 15.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Kerman High
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Solid
51/100
2Kerman Unified Online
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Developing
34/100
3Enterprise High
Kerman Unified Building Momentum
Needs Support
30/100

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 Kerman Unified

  • 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerman Unified a good school district?
Kerman Unified has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.2/100, which is 5.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Kerman Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Kerman Unified is Kerman High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 15.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Kerman Unified spend per student?
Kerman Unified spends $12,303 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Kerman Unified?
Teacher salaries in Kerman Unified range from $59,184–$115,891 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.