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Borrego Springs Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in Borrego Springs Unified 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 Borrego Springs Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
358 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Borrego Springs Unified School District, which is ranked #1738 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1730 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
312 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
55%
# Black Students
3 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
32 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
26
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,810 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,751 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,810
$21,485
Spending / Student
$28,751
$19,787
Best Borrego Springs Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Borrego Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2281 Diegueno Rd.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Borrego Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Palm Canyon Dr.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5333
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5333
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Borrego Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Diegueno Rd.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Borrego Springs Unified School District?
Borrego Springs Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of Borrego Springs Unified School District?
Borrego Springs Unified School District is ranked #1738 out of 1,931 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Borrego Springs Unified School District?
87% of Borrego Springs Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Borrego Springs Unified School District?
Borrego Springs Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Borrego Springs Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,751 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
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