Photo: David Jordan at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Kerman’s public schools outscore 51% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Kerman, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 23% of Kerman’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). 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 98% 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.
Kerman’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 374 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kerman’s, its schools beat 71%, higher than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,410 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Kerman Middle, then Kerman High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kerman Christian School (private) is in town. Kerman Unified Online, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
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 Kerman’s grade
B−: better than 51% of California school districts, #469 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 Kerman, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Kerman
Kerman Middle
Grades 7–8 · 810 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Kerman
Kerman Middle
Grades 7–8 · 810 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Kerman
Kerman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,493 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Kerman
Kerman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,493 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Kerman
Kerman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,493 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Kerman
Kerman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,493 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Kerman’s public schools are run by Kerman 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
Kerman vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Kerman’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Kerman | B− | Kerman Unified |
Every school in Kerman
9 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).
Questions about Kerman’s schools
Are Kerman’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Kerman children attend outscore 51% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #469 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Kerman in?
Kerman Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 5,272 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Kerman kids go to high school?
Kerman High, with 1,493 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Kerman’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Kerman Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Kerman spend per student?
$17,410 in Kerman Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Kerman?
Yes: Kerman Christian School (religious, grades K–8, 87 students).
Parents talk
What Kerman families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Kerman → 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.