Kerman Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.2/100 | 5 | 14.8% | 14.3% |
| High | Developing 38.3/100 | 3 | 6.5% | 35.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Kerman Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Elementary Kerman Unified Building Momentum | Developing 41/100 |
| 2 | Sun Empire Elementary Kerman Unified On the Rise | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Harvest Elementary Kerman Unified Building Momentum | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Goldenrod Elementary Kerman Unified Building Momentum | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Kerman-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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerman High Kerman Unified Building Momentum | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Kerman Unified Online Kerman Unified Building Momentum | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Enterprise 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