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Lindsay Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,968 students in Lindsay Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Schools in Lindsay Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,968 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lindsay Unified School District, which is ranked #1157 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1153 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
95%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,564 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,796 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,564
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,796
$18,396
Best Lindsay Unified School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loma Vista Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5111
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
851 North Stanford Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2571
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-2571
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Lindsay Senior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1849 East Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Grades: 9-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #44.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Grades: K-8
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 East Samoa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Grades: K-8
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 North Westwood Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6303
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6303
Grades: K-8
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
461 West Hickory
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-7208
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-7208
Grades: K-8
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 East Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5466
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5466
Grades: K-8
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
John J. Cairns Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 North Harvard Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 Learning Ln.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-8523
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-8523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,968 students.
What is the rank of Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District is ranked #1157 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lindsay Unified School District?
95% of Lindsay Unified School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lindsay Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,796 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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