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Lindsay Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,928 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.
Public Schools in Lindsay Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
11 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,928 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lindsay Unified School District, which is ranked #1117 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1075 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
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 $27,844 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,018 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,844
$20,100
Spending / Student
$22,018
$18,511
Best Lindsay Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Lindsay Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
270 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5913
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 North Harvard
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-1311
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Lindsay Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1849 East Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 1,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 East Samoa St.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5916
Gr: K-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 North Westwood Ave.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6303
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-6303
Gr: K-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 East Tulare Rd.
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5466
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-5466
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
461 West Hickory
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-7208
Lindsay, CA 93247
(559) 562-7208
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,928 students.
What is the rank of Lindsay Unified School District?
Lindsay Unified School District is ranked #1117 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and 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 $22,018 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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