Elementary Schools in Caruthers Unified

The Caruthers Unified school district operates two elementary schools, Caruthers Elementary and Monroe Elementary, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a high-needs community where the vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Caruthers Elementary is the district's much larger primary school and shows several strengths, including mathematics performance that exceeds both district and state averages and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.6%. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years. In contrast, Monroe Elementary is a significantly smaller school with a lower student-teacher ratio, but detailed academic performance data for comparison is not available.

While Caruthers Elementary performs well in math and attendance, a notable area for growth is science, where proficiency is well below average, particularly in the 8th grade. The district's overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, placing it in the 57th percentile statewide. Parents should note the positive trajectory at Caruthers Elementary but may want to inquire about specific science instruction and support, as well as seek more information about the academic program at the smaller Monroe Elementary.