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Fresno Unified

Below Average2024–25 data84 schools · avg 35.2/100

Fresno Unified has 84 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.2/100 — 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Manchester Gate at 67/100, where 40.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,375 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.6
14.3 – 66.9
Avg Exceeded %
14.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
29.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
84
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 84 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
33.0/100
7014.0%28.8%
MiddleDeveloping
46.7/100
218.6%13.9%
HighDeveloping
46.5/100
1214.2%37.7%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
33.0
avg score · 70 schools
Manchester Gate
Solid
67/100
Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary
Solid
62/100
Bullard Talent
Solid
52/100
+67 more elementary schools
→
Middle
46.7
avg score · 2 schools
Baird Middle
Solid
63/100
Cooper Middle
Developing
31/100
→
High
46.5
avg score · 12 schools
Design Science Middle College High
Solid
64/100
Edison High
Solid
63/100
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Solid
58/100
+9 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Fresno Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 52.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.7%, 11.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Manchester Gate leads the district at 67 with 40.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fresno Unified

14 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine68 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 15 schools in Fresno Unified are classified as On the Rise (14) or Growth Engine — 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
69.5%
White
7.7%
Asian
10.1%
Black
7.8%
Other
4.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
88%
Economic need indicator · district avg
CDE CAASPP 2025

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fresno Unified spends $12,375 per student in current expenditures — $2,439 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,375
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
42,790
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16.6%
$10,611 → $12,375
Spending Efficiency
2.85
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%
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
$59,054–$147,789
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
4,059
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (70)

Fresno Unified has 70 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.0 — 10.8 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -5.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Manchester Gate with a Scope Score of 67 and 40.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Manchester Gate
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
40.6%Solid
67/100
2Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
37.0%Solid
62/100
3Bullard Talent
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
31.1%Solid
52/100
4Jefferson Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
33.9%Developing
50/100
5Sunset Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
23.2%Developing
50/100
6Akira Yokomi Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
28.1%Developing
46/100
7H. Roger Tatarian Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
26.2%Developing
46/100
8Starr Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
23.4%Developing
44/100
9Edith B. Storey Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
26.8%Developing
44/100
10Malloch Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
44/100
11Ezekiel Balderas Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
42/100
12Vang Pao Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
42/100
13Burroughs Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
19.2%Developing
42/100
14Gibson Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
41/100
15McCardle Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
17.4%Developing
41/100
16Mayfair Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
41/100
17Roeding Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
40/100
18Eaton Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
18.6%Developing
40/100
19Ann B. Leavenworth
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
40/100
20Easterby Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Developing
37/100
21Rowell Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
37/100
22Birney Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
37/100
23Kratt Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
13.1%Developing
37/100
24Farber School of Independent Studies and Online
Fresno Unified On the Rise
16.1%Developing
36/100
25Wawona K-8
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
36/100
26Ewing Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
36/100
27Lincoln Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
36/100
28Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
34/100
29Webster Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
9.4%Developing
34/100
30David L. Greenberg Elementary
Fresno Unified On the Rise
13.0%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (2)

Fresno Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.7 — 6.3 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +3.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Baird Middle with a Scope Score of 63 and 26.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Baird Middle
Fresno Unified Growth Engine
26.7%Solid
63/100
2Cooper Middle
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
31/100

High Schools (12)

Fresno Unified has 12 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.5 — 1.0 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Design Science Middle College High with a Scope Score of 64 and 43.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Design Science Middle College High
Fresno Unified Strong All-Around
43.9%Solid
64/100
2Edison High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
27.5%Solid
63/100
3Erma Duncan Polytechnical High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Solid
58/100
4Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
18.8%Solid
56/100
5Bullard High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Solid
51/100
6Roosevelt High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Developing
47/100
7Sunnyside High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
46/100
8McLane High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Developing
46/100
9Herbert Hoover High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
46/100
10Fresno High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Developing
34/100
11Dewolf Continuation High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
1.7%Developing
30/100
12Cambridge Continuation High
Fresno Unified Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
17/100

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 Fresno 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 Fresno Unified a good school district?
Fresno Unified has 84 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.2/100, which is 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.1% 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 Fresno Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Fresno Unified is Manchester Gate with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 40.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fresno Unified spend per student?
Fresno Unified spends $12,375 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 Fresno Unified?
Teacher salaries in Fresno Unified range from $59,054–$147,789 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.

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