For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,687 students in Reef-Sunset Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Reef-Sunset Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
9 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,687 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Reef-Sunset Unified School District, which is ranked #1774 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1767 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,617 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
38 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
260
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
210
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
207
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,637 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,176
$19,942
Spending / Student
$16,637
$18,366
Best Reef-Sunset Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunrise High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 North Park Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4162
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Avenal High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mariposa St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5253
Grades: 9-12
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
Avenal Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Kettleman City Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-5702
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Reef Sunset Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 North First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Tamarack Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Union Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adelante High School
Alternative School
701 General Petroleum St.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(559) 386-9081
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Reef-sunset Primary Community Day
Alternative School
500 South First St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reef-Sunset Unified School District?
Reef-Sunset Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,687 students.
What is the rank of Reef-Sunset Unified School District?
Reef-Sunset Unified School District is ranked #1774 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Reef-Sunset Unified School District?
97% of Reef-Sunset Unified School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reef-Sunset Unified School District?
Reef-Sunset Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Reef-Sunset Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,637 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Segregation in K-12 Education: The Jim Crow Era
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
December 16, 2024
Personalized Learning: Revolutionizing Education for the 21st CenturyExplore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
