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| Fowler Unified School District |
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| District details |
| School board members:5 |
| Students:2,523 (2023-2024) |
| Schools:9 (2023-2024) |
| Website:Link |
Fowler Unified School District is a school district in California (Fresno County). During the 2024 school year, 2,523 students attended one of the district's nine schools.
This page provides information regarding school board members, election rules, finances, academics, policies, and more details about the district.
Elections
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Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 4
General election
The general election was canceled.Darlene Martin (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 5
General election
The general election was canceled.Eugene Kandarian (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 1
General election
The general election was canceled.Adrianna Castaneda (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 2
General election
The general election was canceled.Danielle Lopez (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3
General election
The general election was canceled.Arthur Rojas (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 4
General election
General election for Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 4
IncumbentDarlene Martin defeatedSatinder Kaur Kang andCraig Mellon in the general election for Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 4 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Darlene Martin (Nonpartisan) | 54.7 | 556 | |
| Satinder Kaur Kang (Nonpartisan) | 23.0 | 234 | ||
| Craig Mellon (Nonpartisan) | 22.3 | 227 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 1,017 | ||
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Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 5
General election
The general election was canceled.Eugene Kandarian (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 1
General election
General election for Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 1
IncumbentHenry Murrieta defeatedJacob Higuera in the general election for Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Henry Murrieta (Nonpartisan) | 59.3 | 232 | |
| Jacob Higuera (Nonpartisan) | 40.7 | 159 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 391 | ||
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Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 2
General election
The general election was canceled.Mark Stockwell (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3
General election
General election for Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3
Arthur Rojas defeated incumbentPeter Cholakian in the general election for Fowler Unified School District Board of Education Trustee Area 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Arthur Rojas (Nonpartisan) | 59.6 | 242 | |
| Peter Cholakian (Nonpartisan) | 39.4 | 160 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 4 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 406 | ||
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About the district
School board
The Fowler Unified School District consists of five members serving four-year terms. To find information about school board meetings,click here.
| Name | Seat | Year assumed office | Year term ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Martin | Trustee Area 4 | 2028 | |
| Eugene Kandarian | Trustee Area 5 | 2020 | 2028 |
| Adrianna Castaneda | Trustee Area 1 | 2022 | 2026 |
| Danielle Lopez | Trustee Area 2 | 2022 | 2026 |
| Arthur Rojas | Trustee Area 3 | 2018 | 2026 |
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District map
Overlapping state house districts
| Office Name | Current Officeholder | Party | % School District Covered | % Other District Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Assembly District 31 | Joaquin Arambula | Democratic Party | 100% | 7% |
The table was limited to the lower chamber because it provides the most granularity. State house districts tend to be more numerous and therefore smaller than state senate or U.S. House districts. This provides an impression of the partisan affiliations in the area.
Budget
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[1]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $5,877,000 | $2,298 | 13% |
| Local: | $12,640,000 | $4,943 | 28% |
| State: | $27,311,000 | $10,681 | 60% |
| Total: | $45,828,000 | $17,923 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $57,280,000 | $22,401 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $39,518,000 | $15,454 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $22,677,000 | $8,868 | 40% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $3,892,000 | $1,522 | 7% |
| Administration: | $5,802,000 | $2,269 | 10% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $7,147,000 | $2,795 | 12% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $16,223,000 | $6,344 | |
| Construction: | $5,963,000 | $2,332 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $23,000 | $8 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $1,353,000 | $529 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by theU.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result,proficiency levels are not comparable between different states andyear-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements. To protect student privacy, percentages are reported as ranges for groups of 300 students or fewer. If five or fewer students were included in a data set, the data will display as "PS."[2]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 31 | 55-59 | <=20 | 28 | <50 | <50 | 40-44 |
| 2020-2021 | 27 | 45-49 | <50 | 23 | <50 | <50 | 50-54 |
| 2018-2019 | 37 | 55-59 | <50 | 32 | PS | PS | 55-59 |
| 2017-2018 | 34 | 60-64 | <50 | 28 | PS | PS | 55-59 |
| 2016-2017 | 29 | 50-54 | <50 | 24 | PS | <50 | 50-54 |
| 2015-2016 | 28 | 40-44 | <50 | 24 | PS | <50 | 45-49 |
| 2014-2015 | 23 | 40-44 | <50 | 18 | PS | PS | 45-49 |
| 2013-2014 | 60-64 | 60-79 | PS | 55-59 | PS | >=80 | |
| 2012-2013 | 52 | 75-79 | <50 | 47 | PS | PS | 70-74 |
| 2011-2012 | 54 | 75-79 | <50 | 50 | PS | PS | 70-74 |
| 2010-2011 | 49 | 75-79 | <50 | 43 | PS | 70-74 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 42 | 70-74 | 21-39 | 39 | <50 | <50 | 50-54 |
| 2020-2021 | 42 | 65-69 | <50 | 39 | <50 | <50 | 50-54 |
| 2018-2019 | 51 | 70-74 | <50 | 47 | PS | PS | 65-69 |
| 2017-2018 | 51 | 70-74 | <50 | 46 | PS | PS | 70-74 |
| 2016-2017 | 42 | 55-59 | <50 | 38 | PS | <50 | 60-64 |
| 2015-2016 | 45 | 60-64 | >=50 | 41 | PS | >=50 | 60-64 |
| 2014-2015 | 43 | 60-64 | <50 | 39 | PS | PS | 60-64 |
| 2013-2014 | 50-54 | 60-79 | PS | 45-49 | PS | 60-79 | |
| 2012-2013 | 51 | 65-69 | >=50 | 47 | PS | PS | 75-79 |
| 2011-2012 | 54 | 60-64 | >=50 | 49 | PS | PS | 80-84 |
| 2010-2011 | 50 | 65-69 | <50 | 45 | PS | 75-79 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 96 | >=80 | PS | >=95 | PS | PS | >=80 |
| 2020-2021 | 95 | >=80 | PS | >=95 | PS | >=80 | |
| 2019-2020 | >=95 | >=50 | PS | >=95 | PS | >=50 | |
| 2018-2019 | 97 | >=80 | PS | >=95 | >=80 | ||
| 2017-2018 | >=95 | >=80 | >=95 | PS | PS | >=80 | |
| 2016-2017 | >=95 | >=80 | PS | >=95 | >=80 | ||
| 2015-2016 | >=95 | >=50 | >=95 | PS | >=80 | ||
| 2014-2015 | >=95 | >=80 | PS | 90-94 | >=80 | ||
| 2013-2014 | >=95 | >=80 | PS | >=95 | PS | >=50 | |
| 2012-2013 | >=95 | >=50 | PS | >=95 | >=50 | ||
| 2011-2012 | >=95 | >=80 | PS | >=95 | PS | >=80 | |
| 2010-2011 | 90-94 | >=80 | PS | 90-94 | PS | PS | >=80 |
Students
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[3]
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 2,523 | -1.9 |
| 2022-2023 | 2,571 | 0.5 |
| 2021-2022 | 2,557 | -1.0 |
| 2020-2021 | 2,582 | -0.3 |
| 2019-2020 | 2,589 | -0.7 |
| 2018-2019 | 2,608 | 0.0 |
| 2017-2018 | 2,609 | 1.8 |
| 2016-2017 | 2,562 | 1.2 |
| 2015-2016 | 2,531 | 2.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 2,477 | 2.1 |
| 2013-2014 | 2,425 | 1.3 |
| 2012-2013 | 2,393 | 1.7 |
| 2011-2012 | 2,352 | -3.4 |
| 2010-2011 | 2,431 | 3.5 |
| 2009-2010 | 2,347 | 4.1 |
| 2008-2009 | 2,251 | -1.9 |
| 2007-2008 | 2,293 | -0.7 |
| 2006-2007 | 2,308 | 3.7 |
| 2005-2006 | 2,223 | 1.4 |
| 2004-2005 | 2,191 | -2.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 2,235 | 4.4 |
| 2002-2003 | 2,136 | 2.1 |
| 2001-2002 | 2,091 | -0.8 |
| 2000-2001 | 2,107 | -0.7 |
| 1999-2000 | 2,121 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Fowler Unified School District (%) | California K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.7 | 12.1 |
| Black | 0.8 | 4.9 |
| Hispanic | 82.1 | 56.1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Two or More Races | 0.8 | 5.8 |
| White | 7.3 | 20.2 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the censushere.
Staff
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[4]
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Fowler Unified School District had 116.93 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 21.58.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 0.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 10.00 |
| Elementary: | 65.28 |
| Secondary: | 41.65 |
| Total: | 116.93 |
Fowler Unified School District employed 2.00 district administrators and 9.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 2.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 8.75 |
| School Administrators: | 9.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 11.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 30.84 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 0.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 5.90 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 1.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 4.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 0.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 2.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 65.79 |
Schools
The following statistics were published by theNational Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of theU.S. Department of Education.[5]
| SCHOOL NAME | NUMBER OF STUDENTS | GRADES |
|---|---|---|
| Fowler Academy Community Day | 0 | KG-8 |
| Fowler Academy Community Day (9-12) | 0 | 9-12 |
| Fowler Academy Continuation | 14 | 7-12 |
| Fowler Academy Independent Study | 5 | KG-12 |
| Fowler High | 801 | 9-12 |
| Fremont Elementary | 474 | 3-5 |
| John Sutter Middle | 594 | 6-8 |
| Malaga Elementary | 188 | KG-5 |
| Marshall Elementary | 447 | KG-2 |
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Footnotes
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2021-22 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
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