Palo Verde Elementary
9637 Avenue 196, Tulare, CA 93274-9529
Summary
Palo Verde Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 38.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 968/1,734 (44th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 605/1,735 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 511 |
| Low-Income Students | 446 (87.8%) |
| English Learners | 205 (40.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 8.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math -2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 26.9% to 58.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 968 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 32.7% to 46.0% 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 7.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
13.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.9% 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 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 Palo Verde Elementary rank in California?
Palo Verde Elementary ranks No. 968 of 1,734 in reading and No. 605 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Palo Verde Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare?
Palo Verde Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Tulare with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TulareHow does Palo Verde Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Palo Verde Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 35 K–8 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde ElementaryThis school | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| Buena Vista Elementary | 32.5% | 41.5% |
| Liberty Elementary | 36.1% | 52.2% |
