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2700 Minnewawa Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612-4306
Summary
Tarpey Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
51.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 38.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,750/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,296/4,657 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 643 |
| Low-Income Students | 496 (77.1%) |
| English Learners | 87 (13.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period. Math rose 7.5 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period.
•Math +9.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.0% to 56.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 52% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 49%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.0% to 54.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.9% 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 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 Tarpey Elementary compare within the district?
Tarpey Elementary is No. 31 in reading and No. 32 in math proficiency among the 35 K–6 schools in Clovis Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Tarpey Elementary rank in California?
Tarpey Elementary ranks No. 1,750 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,296 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 Tarpey Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 28 in reading and No. 30 in math among 35 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.2% meet the reading standard and 36.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Tarpey Elementary compare with other schools in Clovis?
Tarpey Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 18 K–6 schools in Clovis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ClovisHow does Tarpey Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Tarpey Elementary is No. 46 in reading and No. 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tarpey ElementaryThis school | 38.7% | 51.3% |
| Bud Rank Elementary | 68.5% | 74.2% |
| Cedarwood Elementary | 59.0% | 65.4% |
