Summary:
Parlier, California, is served by eight public schools spanning grades K-12, primarily within the Parlier Unified district, and they collectively serve a community with very high economic need.
The standout school in the area is Riverview Elementary, which is part of the higher-performing Kings Canyon Joint Unified district; it significantly leads all other local schools in academic test scores and has very low student absenteeism. In contrast, most schools in Parlier Unified struggle academically compared to state averages, with Parlier Junior High showing particularly low proficiency rates. However, Parlier High achieves a strong graduation rate of over 93%, despite lower test scores.
Notable differences exist among schools, such as the very high per-student spending and poor outcomes at the small San Joaquin Valley High, and the correlation between lower chronic absenteeism and better academic performance at schools like Riverview Elementary and S Ben Benavidez Elementary. The data shows that while the educational landscape in Parlier faces significant challenges, there are clear examples of success and important factors like attendance that influence student outcomes.
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