Photo: formulanone · CC BY-SA 2.0Turlock’s public schools outscore 57% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Turlock, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 25% of Turlock’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 97% 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.
Turlock’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 568 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Turlock’s, its schools beat 65%, higher than their 57% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,145 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Fusion Charter, Turlock Christian School (private) and Sacred Heart School (private) are in town. eCademy Charter at Crane, 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 Turlock’s grade
B: better than 57% of California school districts, #391 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 Turlock, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Turlock · depends on your address
Turlock Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 1,294 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
Grades 6–8 · 810 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Turlock · depends on your address
Turlock Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 1,294 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle
Grades 6–8 · 810 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Turlock · depends on your address
Turlock High
Grades 9–12 · 2,479 students · 21:1 students per teacher
John H. Pitman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,986 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Turlock · depends on your address
Turlock High
Grades 9–12 · 2,479 students · 21:1 students per teacher
John H. Pitman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,986 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Turlock · depends on your address
Turlock High
Grades 9–12 · 2,479 students · 21:1 students per teacher
John H. Pitman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,986 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Turlock · depends on your address
Turlock High
Grades 9–12 · 2,479 students · 21:1 students per teacher
John H. Pitman High
Grades 9–12 · 1,986 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Turlock’s public schools are run by Turlock Unified School District. Parts of Turlock (11%, 11% and 4% of its land) are served by Turlock Unified, Chatom Union Elementary and Denair Unified instead. 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
Turlock vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Turlock’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Turlock | B | Turlock Unified |
Every school in Turlock
18 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 Turlock’s schools
Are Turlock’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Turlock children attend outscore 57% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #391 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Turlock in?
Turlock Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 13,478 students in 14 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Turlock are served by Turlock Unified, Chatom Union Elementary and Denair Unified.
Where do Turlock kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Turlock High and John H. Pitman High.
What is Turlock’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Turlock Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Turlock spend per student?
$18,145 in Turlock Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Turlock?
Yes: Turlock Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 670 students) and Sacred Heart School (Catholic, grades K–8, 228 students). Turlock also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Turlock families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Turlock → 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.