Parlier Unified
Parlier Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.7/100 — 10.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Parlier High at 42/100, where 7.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,636 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 32.2/100 | 4 | 7.7% | 13.0% |
| High | Developing 36.7/100 | 2 | 3.7% | 31.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Parlier Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Parlier Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 14.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.2%, 1.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Parlier High leads the district at 42 with 7.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Parlier Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Parlier Unified spends $16,636 per student in current expenditures — $1,822 above 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 (4)
Parlier Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.2 — 11.6 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is S Ben Benavidez Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 15.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S Ben Benavidez Elementary Parlier Unified Culture First | 15.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | Mathew J Brletic Elementary Parlier Unified Building Momentum | 4.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | John C Martinez Elementary Parlier Unified Building Momentum | 7.8% | Developing 30/100 |
| 4 | Cesar E Chavez Elementary Parlier Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (2)
Parlier Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.7 — 10.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Parlier High with a Scope Score of 42 and 7.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parlier High Parlier Unified Building Momentum | 7.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 2 | San Joaquin Valley High Parlier Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 32/100 |
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 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
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