Caruthers Elementary
13699 South Quince Quince Avenue and Tiller Avenue, Caruthers, CA 93609
Summary
Caruthers Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 632/1,734 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 478/1,735 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 836 |
| Low-Income Students | 740 (88.5%) |
| English Learners | 256 (30.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.5 points from last year and rose 10.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 7.6 points over the full period.
•Math +7.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 33.8% to 72.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.7% to 49.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.5-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Caruthers Elementary compare within the district?
Caruthers Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Caruthers Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Caruthers Elementary rank in California?
Caruthers Elementary ranks No. 632 of 1,734 in reading and No. 478 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Caruthers Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.5% meet the reading standard and 38.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Caruthers Elementary compare with other schools in Caruthers?
Caruthers Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Caruthers with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CaruthersHow does Caruthers Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Caruthers Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 30 K–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Caruthers ElementaryThis school | 42.1% | 49.6% |
| Monroe Elementary | 25.8% | 38.7% |
| Alvina Elementary Charter | 33.9% | 45.9% |
