Firebaugh’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation
17% of students in Firebaugh’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Firebaugh, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Firebaugh’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 231 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Firebaugh’s, its schools beat 73%, higher than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Firebaugh’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,870 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Arthur E. Mills Intermediate, then Firebaugh Middle, then Firebaugh High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Firebaugh’s grade
B−: better than 48% of California school districts, #527 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Firebaugh, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Firebaugh
Hazel M. Bailey Primary
Grades K–2 · 519 students · 20:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Firebaugh
Hazel M. Bailey Primary
Grades K–2 · 519 students · 20:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Firebaugh
Hazel M. Bailey Primary
Grades K–2 · 519 students · 20:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Firebaugh
Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
Grades 3–5 · 511 students · 24:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Firebaugh
Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
Grades 3–5 · 511 students · 24:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Firebaugh
Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
Grades 3–5 · 511 students · 24:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh Middle
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh Middle
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh Middle
Grades 6–8 · 503 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 673 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 673 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 673 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Firebaugh
Firebaugh High
Grades 9–12 · 673 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Firebaugh’s public schools are run by Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Firebaugh vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Firebaugh’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Firebaugh | B− | Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified |
Every school in Firebaugh
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (El Puente High and Firebaugh Community Day).
Questions about Firebaugh’s schools
Are Firebaugh’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Firebaugh children attend score below 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #527 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Firebaugh in?
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,232 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Firebaugh kids go to high school?
Firebaugh High, with 673 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Firebaugh’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Firebaugh spend per student?
$20,870 in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Firebaugh families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Firebaugh → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.