Ceres Unified School District
- 2503 LAWRENCE ST
- MODESTO, CA 95358
- (209) 556-1500
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.8% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,225 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 21.3 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 21 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,468 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 586 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 62.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2009 | 32.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 80.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2009 | 6.0% | 30.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 11.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 3.0% | 17.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2008 | 25.0% | 36.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 23.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 11.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 3.0% | 40.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 6.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 12.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 16.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 13.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 8.0% | 26.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 19.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 2.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 2.0% | 26.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,468 | 21.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,032 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,025 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,008 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 984 |
| 4th Grade Students | 948 |
| 5th Grade Students | 932 |
| 6th Grade Students | 910 |
| 7th Grade Students | 922 |
| 8th Grade Students | 982 |
| 9th Grade Students | 930 |
| 10th Grade Students | 902 |
| 11th Grade Students | 893 |
| 12th Grade Students | 861 |
| Ungraded Students | 18 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 125 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 736 |
| Hispanic | 8,020 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 301 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,843 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,288 |
| Female | 6,073 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 586 | 21.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 48 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 354 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 146 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 39 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 104 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 10 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 408 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 41 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 90 |
| Student Support Services | 52 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 201 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $113,576,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $28,135,000 | 24.8% |
| Property Tax | $15,761,000 | 13.9% |
| Other School Systems | $7,544,000 | 6.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $916,000 | 0.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $39,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $890,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $137,000 | 0.1% |
| Rents and Royalties | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Sale of Property | $88,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $423,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,334,000 | 2.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $75,060,000 | 66.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $54,077,000 | 47.6% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,253,000 | 1.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $22,000 | 0.02% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,969,000 | 1.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $98,000 | 0.09% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $30,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch Programs | $326,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Transportation Programs | $551,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $13,876,000 | 12.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,848,000 | 2.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $10,381,000 | 9.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,005,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,022,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $484,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $47,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $10,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $72,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $303,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,709,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $1,674,000 | 1.5% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $55,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $102,610,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $63,009,000 | 61.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $34,915,000 | 34.0% |
| Student Support | $4,856,000 | 4.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,533,000 | 4.9% |
| General Administration Support | $891,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $8,993,000 | 7.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,720,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,409,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Support Services | $4,513,000 | 4.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,686,000 | 4.6% |
| Food Services | $4,653,000 | 4.1% |
| Enterprise Operations | $33,000 | 0.03% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 638 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 133 | 3.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Ceres Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 21
- Students: 12,468
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 586
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| ARGUS HIGH (CONTINUATION) SCHOOL | ||||
2555 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA Public | 9-12 | 303 | 25.3 |  Review This School |
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| BLAKER-KINSER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1601 Kinser Rd
Ceres, CA Public | 7-8 | 813 | 23.9 | Review This School |
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| CARROLL FOWLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2611 Garrison St
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 621 | 22.2 | Review This School |
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| CASWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1800 North Central Ave
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 537 | 21.5 | Review This School |
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| CENTRAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4033 Central Ave
Ceres, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,654 | 24.1 | Review This School |
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| CERES HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2320 Central Ave
Ceres, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,418 | 24.0 |  4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| DON PEDRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2300 Don Pedro Rd
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 479 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| ENDEAVOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
2555 Lawrence St
Ceres, CA Public | KG-12 | 76 | 25.3 | Review This School |
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| JOEL J. HIDAHL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2351 East Redwood Rd
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 480 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| LA ROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2800 Eastgate Blvd
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 521 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| M. ROBERT ADKISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1824 Nadine Ave
Modesto, CA Public | KG-6 | 534 | 22.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MAE HENSLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1806 Moffet Rd
Ceres, CA Public | 7-8 | 982 | 23.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SAMUEL VAUGHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3618 Helen Perry Rd
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 634 | 23.5 | Review This School |
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| SINCLEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1211 Hackett Rd
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 646 | 23.9 | Review This School |
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| SUMMIT CHARTER ACADEMY | ||||
2036 Hatch Rd
Modesto, CA Charter | KG-8 | 346 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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| VIRGINIA PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1021 Moffett Rd
Modesto, CA Public | KG-6 | 654 | 22.6 | Review This School |
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| WALTER WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2904 Sixth St
Ceres, CA Public | KG-6 | 656 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| WESTPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5218 South Carpenter Rd
Modesto, CA Public | KG-6 | 403 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| WHITMORE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3435 Don Pedro Rd
Ceres, CA Charter | 9-12 | 170 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| WHITMORE CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
3435 Don Pedro Rd
Ceres, CA Charter | KG-12 | 22 | 22.0 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WHITMORE CHARTER SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY | ||||
3435 Don Pedro Rd
Ceres, CA Charter | KG-8 | 412 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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