Cedarwood Elementary, Clovis CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Cedarwood Elementary

Cedarwood Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Clovis, a mid-sized suburban city in eastern Fresno County. The school enrolls a diverse student body in a fairly balanced mix of ethnicities, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the community's economic range. Its location on Palo Alto Avenue places it within Clovis's established residential neighborhoods.

On state assessments in 2024-25, Cedarwood's proficiency rates fall into a moderate range. In math, fourth and fifth graders posted proficiency in the low-to-mid range, while third and sixth graders performed a bit higher. Across all tested grades in math, the overall proficiency rate was around the mid-to-upper fifty percent range. In English language arts, results were somewhat stronger: third, fifth, and sixth graders demonstrated proficiency in the mid-to-upper sixties range, with fourth grade lower. The school's overall ELA proficiency landed in the mid-sixties. Science proficiency in fifth grade, the only grade tested, was around half of students meeting standards. These results place Cedarwood in the top quartile of schools in Fresno County on overall proficiency across tested subjects.

That standing reflects solid academic performance relative to its peer group, though not all students are meeting grade-level expectations across the board. Math proficiency in the intermediate grades (fourth and fifth) is a softer area compared to upper-grade reading. A parent considering this school may want to discuss with staff how they approach early intervention in math and what support structures exist for students not yet proficient.

Clovis Unified, the district serving Cedarwood, is undergoing rapid growth and infrastructure investment. Voters approved a major bond in November 2024 that will fund school facility upgrades and completion of a new high school campus opening in phases; the district is now California's 12th largest. The district also implemented boundary changes taking effect in 2025-26 that affect which schools serve which neighborhoods, so families should verify their current assignment.

The Clovis area itself is one of California's faster-growing cities. Housing costs are moderate relative to the state benchmark, though rising steadily. The local economy centers on healthcare, education, retail, and professional services, with employers including Clovis Community Medical Center and the school district itself. The city blends suburban, family-oriented residential neighborhoods with a revitalized historic downtown in Old Town Clovis and a planned new urban village development called Loma Vista on the southeastern edge. An extensive paved trail network supports walking and biking, particularly around the Old Town area.

Cedarwood Elementary fits families seeking a neighborhood school in an established, growing suburban setting with moderate housing costs and a strong community identity. The school's proficiency profile suggests a working, diverse student body with mixed readiness. Enrollment data, special education identification rates, and English learner services were not available, so families should ask the school directly about these supports and how they align with their child's needs.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 368%

School 68% · District 64% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Grade 452%

School 52% · District 58% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

Grade 553%

School 53% · District 50% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 26 pts above county median

Grade 661%

School 61% · District 54% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 367%

School 67% · District 63% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 26 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

Grade 461%

School 61% · District 63% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 23 pts above county median

Grade 566%

School 66% · District 65% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 21 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

Grade 669%

School 69% · District 65% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 26 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

Science

Grade 550%

School 50% · District 48% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 22 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

This schoolClovis Unified, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income46%Higher-income82%37 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income29%Higher-income73%44 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income52%Higher-income71%20 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income50%Higher-income80%30 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income52%Higher-income79%27 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income32%Higher-income59%27 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income39%Higher-income58%20 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income41%Higher-income72%30 pp gap