Reagan Elementary, Lindsay CA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Reagan Elementary

Reagan Elementary serves kindergarten through eighth grade in Lindsay, a small agricultural city in Tulare County known for citrus and olive production. The school enrolls a small student body that is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the broader economic character of the community.

State test results from the most recent year show that Reagan's proficiency in English language arts runs moderately lower than the county median, while math proficiency falls noticeably below it. In ELA, students in the upper elementary grades (third and fifth) show the strongest performance; sixth grade dips markedly lower. In math, the pattern is steeper: third grade performs at roughly the midpoint for the county, but by fourth grade proficiency drops significantly, and sixth grade reaches its lowest point before recovering somewhat in seventh grade. Science proficiency, where tested, is similarly low. These results point to real academic gaps that compound as students advance, particularly in mathematics. A parent considering this school may want to look into further detail with the school about intervention strategies in place for students not meeting grade-level expectations, especially in the middle grades.

The school's enrollment has remained stable within the small range typical for a K-8 school of its size. The district recently completed an eight-classroom permanent building at Reagan to replace portable classrooms, improving the physical learning environment with better HVAC and insulation. This facility upgrade is a tangible investment in the school's infrastructure.

Lindsay Unified, the school's parent district, has undertaken several changes that shape the learning experience. The district operates on a competency-based system that centers student demonstration of mastery rather than traditional seat time, and in recent years has layered in project-based learning to encourage students to engage with real-world problems and take ownership of their learning. The district also rolled out universal preschool, making free early-childhood programs available to all children from birth through age four, which creates a potential pipeline for elementary enrollment. These pedagogical choices are intentional and reflect a philosophy of active, student-centered learning, though they differ from traditional classroom organization and may appeal more to families comfortable with that framing.

The community context matters. Lindsay is a small town with a historic, walkable downtown, a recently renovated City Park, and new civic infrastructure including a downtown library and aquatic center. The local economy depends heavily on agriculture and food processing; the median home value is modestly below the state benchmark, and the rental market appears more accessible than coastal California. The city is actively pursuing growth, including new residential subdivisions and industrial development. For families rooted in or committed to the Lindsay area, the school offers a neighborhood option with modern facilities and a pedagogically intentional curriculum, though the academic proficiency numbers signal that students will need close support to meet grade-level standards.

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Academic performance

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

Math

Grade 350%

School 50% · District 38% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 433%

School 33% · District 32% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▲ 4 pts above county median

Grade 526%

School 26% · District 24% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 4 pts below state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Grade 613%

School 13% · District 24% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 731%

School 31% · District 40% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 815%

School 15% · District 36% · ▼ 21 pts below district

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

English language arts

Grade 354%

School 54% · District 37% · ▲ 18 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Grade 435%

School 35% · District 31% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 548%

School 48% · District 33% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Grade 626%

School 26% · District 36% · ▼ 10 pts below district

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

Grade 752%

School 52% · District 51% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Grade 844%

School 44% · District 48% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▲ 3 pts above county median

Science

Grade 525%

School 25% · District 23% · ▲ 2 pts above district

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

Grade 817%

School 17% · District 20% · ▼ 3 pts below district

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

Social studies

Grade 819%

School 19% · District 21% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 30 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

This schoolLindsay 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.