51爆料

Tulare City School District

600 North Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274-2920
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tulare City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,252 students in Tulare City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Tulare City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
9,252 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
407 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tulare City School District, which is ranked #1473 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1472 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
31%
47%
17%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
81%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
12%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,722 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,157 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$146 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,722
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,157
$18,399

Best Tulare City School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tulare Support
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Tulare City Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7376
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1695 Bella Oaks Dr.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7396
Gr: K-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Alpine Vista
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3135
Gr: K-4 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 West Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7300
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
980 North Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7310
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Garden Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
640 East Pleasant Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7330
Gr: K-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Los Tules Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-3156
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7290
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
895 West Gail Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7360
Gr: K-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 East Cedar Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7350
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Frank Kohn Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Laspina St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7340
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
955 East Tulare Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7260
Gr: K-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Mulcahy Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7250
Gr: 5-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Cherry Avenue Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
540 North Cherry St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7320
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1046 West Sonora Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7280
Gr: K-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
640 West Cross Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7270
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
2975 East Alpine Ave.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tulare City School District?
Tulare City School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,252 students.
What is the rank of Tulare City School District?
Tulare City School District is ranked #1473 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare City School District?
81% of Tulare City School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tulare City School District?
Tulare City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Tulare City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,157 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 9,252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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