Sanger Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sanger Unified

Sanger Unified is a rural district in Fresno County spanning the city of Sanger and surrounding agricultural communities. The district serves a student body that is roughly two-thirds Hispanic, with significant Asian representation and smaller populations of white and multiracial students. Housing values in the area are modest compared to state and national benchmarks, reflecting the economic character of the Central Valley.

The district's academic profile shows consistent gaps across all tested subjects. In English language arts, proficiency hovers around the midpoint, with early elementary grades performing relatively better than middle grades. Mathematics proficiency is notably lower, dropping sharply from third grade through the middle years, with only about one-third to two-fifths of students demonstrating grade-level competency in most tested grades. Science proficiency is the weakest area, with about one-third of fifth-grade students meeting standards. These patterns suggest that students struggle most with quantitative and scientific reasoning, and that challenges deepen as students advance into intermediate grades.

When positioned against other Fresno County districts, Sanger Unified sits in the top quartile for overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, a meaningful placement that reflects the relative strength of rural and agricultural districts in the county. The district also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism, meaning students attend more regularly than do those in most neighboring districts. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range for the county, indicating the district operates with tighter resources than many peers.

The district operates roughly twenty schools, including elementary schools, middle schools, Sanger High, Sanger West High, a continuation high school, charter schools, and a community day program. This structure provides pathways across grade bands and some choice through charter options, though specific program offerings such as career pathways, dual-credit courses, or advanced academics were not available in the research.

Free-or-reduced-price lunch rates, special education enrollment, and English learner identification rates were not reported in available data, so the precise scope of economic disadvantage or language support needs cannot be stated. A graduation rate was also not reported, which typically indicates the data was not available through the sources accessed. State assessment data predating the most recent school year was sparse, making it difficult to assess whether proficiency has been rising, holding steady, or declining.

The housing market supports moderate ownership affordability for the region, with mortgage payments feasible for families with typical county incomes, though rental costs consume a substantial portion of household budgets. The area faces no reported crisis in housing supply or rapid appreciation.

Parents considering this district should expect below-state-average proficiency in mathematics and science, stable performance in English language arts, and a school system that is reasonably well-positioned within its county context. The district appears to run lean operationally while maintaining attendance rates above the county norm. A parent may want to investigate the district's recent strategic initiatives and program breadth directly with the schools, as published materials on curriculum focus or improvement efforts were limited.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,250

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 70%

Black 1%

White 10%

Asian 14%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

46%

—

Gr 3

50%

75%

Gr 4

42%

66%

Gr 5

42%

67%

Gr 6

44%

72%

Gr 7

43%

70%

Gr 8

43%

66%

Gr 11

62%

—

Math

Gr ALL

35%

—

Gr 3

54%

73%

Gr 4

38%

63%

Gr 5

27%

53%

Gr 6

38%

58%

Gr 7

28%

50%

Gr 8

32%

52%

Gr 11

26%

—

Science

Gr ALL

30%

—

Gr 5

22%

48%

Gr 8

28%

50%

Gr 11

43%

—

Gr 12

11%

—

Gr HS

30%

—

Gr UG_SEC

41%

—

Schools in this District

21 schools are officially reported under this district.

Centerville Elementary

John S. Wash Elementary

Kings River High (Continuation)

Washington Academic Middle

Wilson Elementary

Hallmark Charter

Community Day

Quail Lake Environmental Charter

Sanger Academy Charter

Hallmark Academy

Ronald W. Reagan Elementary

Sequoia Elementary

Sanger West High

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

45%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

38%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

49%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

51%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

63%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$421,110

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$328K to $611K

vs. state typical0.54x

vs. national typical1.14x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
93657	Sanger	$412K	+2.2%	77.2%
93616	Del Rey	$384K	+2.7%	7.0%
93619	Clovis	$611K	+0.3%	5.8%
93725	Fresno	$357K	+0.9%	4.5%
93727	Fresno	$432K	+0.9%	2.1%
93737	Fresno	$522K	+0.3%	1.7%
93654	Reedley	$386K	+2.1%	0.8%
93648	Parlier	$328K	+3.8%	0.6%
93625	Fowler	$472K	+3.0%	0.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,191/mo

Year-over-year change+2.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,680 to $2,506/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
93657	Sanger	$2,167	—	77.2%
93619	Clovis	$2,506	+2.2%	5.8%
93727	Fresno	$2,395	+3.0%	2.1%
93654	Reedley	$1,680	—	0.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,125/mo

Home price / national median income5.0x

Annual rent / national median income31.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$66/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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