Harvest Elementary, Kerman CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Harvest Elementary

Harvest Elementary is a newly opened school in Kerman, a small agricultural city in Fresno County. The school began serving students in August 2024 and is part of Kerman Unified's expansion of elementary capacity to accommodate the city's rapid residential growth. It is located on North First Street, near the downtown area and other civic facilities.

The school is currently in its first year of operation, so assessment data reflects the initial cohort of students tested. On California's state math assessment, overall proficiency across the grades tested sits below where the median elementary school performs among Fresno County districts, though the fourth-grade results are notably stronger than third-, fifth-, and sixth-grade results. English language arts proficiency is somewhat better, with fourth and sixth grades showing proficiency rates in the mid-range for county elementary schools. Science testing was administered only in fifth grade, where proficiency is low. These early results should be understood in context: a brand-new school building its systems, staffing, and curriculum coherence will typically show growth over the first several years as teams stabilize and become familiar with their student population and local conditions.

Kerman itself is experiencing significant growth. The city's population has roughly doubled over the past generation, and multiple large residential subdivisions are under construction or approved, including market-rate and multi-family developments marketed as relatively affordable compared with coastal California. This growth is drawing first-time buyers and families relocating from higher-cost areas. The local economy is agriculture-driven, centered on almonds, pistachios, grapes, and cotton, with food processing and packing operations as major employers. The city has invested in downtown revitalization, parks, and pedestrian infrastructure, and maintains an identifiable town center with schools distributed throughout the community rather than clustered at a single campus.

Housing values in the 93630 zip code are moderate relative to state benchmarks. Mortgage affordability is substantially better than the California average, making the area attractive to families priced out of more expensive regions. Rent is also accessible relative to median household income.

Enrollment figures, demographic breakdowns, and staffing details for Harvest Elementary were not available in the data. The school is a regular public elementary school serving the middle grades, with no charter, magnet, or specialized designation. The district adjusted attendance boundaries to accommodate Harvest Elementary's opening, meaning some families' school assignments changed based on where they live. A parent considering enrollment should connect directly with the school or district office to discuss the current enrollment status, class sizes, grade configuration, and any specific programs or supports the new school is building as it establishes itself.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 332%

School 32% · District 39% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 9 pts below county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 38% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 517%

School 17% · District 25% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

Grade 617%

School 17% · District 25% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 332%

School 32% · District 42% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 447%

School 47% · District 44% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 539%

School 39% · District 41% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 646%

School 46% · District 44% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

Science

Grade 522%

School 22% · District 25% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

This schoolKerman 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 4Lower-income41%Higher-income82%40 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 4Lower-income34%Higher-income82%48 pp gap