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Arvin Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,915 students in Arvin Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Arvin Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,915 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Arvin Union School District, which is ranked #1651 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1638 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,735 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
56%
# Black Students
24 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
113 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
373
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
318
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
323
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,498
$19,974

Spending / Student
$17,470
$18,396

Best Arvin Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haven Drive Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
341 Haven Dr.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6540
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6540
Grades: 7-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Franklin St.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6560
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6560
Grades: K-6
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
El Camino Real Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
911 El Camino Real Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6661
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6661
Grades: K-6
| 811 students
Rank: #44.
Bear Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hood St.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6590
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6590
Grades: K-6
| 749 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arvin Union School District?
Arvin Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,915 students.
What is the rank of Arvin Union School District?
Arvin Union School District is ranked #1651 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arvin Union School District?
94% of Arvin Union School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arvin Union School District?
Arvin Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Arvin Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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