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5650 West Escalon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722-3154
Summary
William Saroyan Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 44th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 33.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,509/4,657 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,692/4,657 (42nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 697 |
| Low-Income Students | 520 (74.6%) |
| English Learners | 61 (8.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math -1.2 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 39.5% to 48.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,509 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.7% 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.6% to 52.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,692 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 William Saroyan Elementary compare within the district?
William Saroyan Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does William Saroyan Elementary rank in California?
William Saroyan Elementary ranks No. 2,509 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,692 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 William Saroyan Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.1% meet the reading standard and 31.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does William Saroyan Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
William Saroyan Elementary is No. 42 in reading and No. 47 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does William Saroyan Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
William Saroyan Elementary is No. 72 in reading and No. 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Saroyan ElementaryThis school | 33.7% | 41.8% |
| Biola-Pershing Elementary | 32.0% | 34.7% |
| Central Elementary | 38.5% | 49.9% |
