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6265 North Grantland Avenue, Fresno, CA 93723-9334
Summary
Herndon-Barstow Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 49.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 49.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,653/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,600/4,657 (66th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 754 |
| Low-Income Students | 518 (68.7%) |
| English Learners | 116 (15.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 4.7 points over the full period.
•Math +4.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.7% to 61.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.3% 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 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 39.8% to 54.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Herndon-Barstow Elementary compare within the district?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Herndon-Barstow Elementary rank in California?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary ranks No. 1,653 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,600 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Herndon-Barstow Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.6% meet the reading standard and 44.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Herndon-Barstow Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary is No. 25 in reading and No. 23 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Herndon-Barstow Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Herndon-Barstow Elementary is No. 44 in reading and No. 41 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon-Barstow ElementaryThis school | 49.0% | 53.0% |
| Biola-Pershing Elementary | 32.0% | 34.7% |
| Central Elementary | 38.5% | 49.9% |
