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Calipatria 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,086 students in Calipatria Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Calipatria Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
1,086 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Calipatria Unified School District, which is ranked #1513 of all 1,925 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1415 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
982 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
56%
# Black Students
31 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
61 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
6%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
82
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,974 is higher 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 $17,923 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$20,974
$19,974

Spending / Student
$17,923
$18,396

Best Calipatria Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Grace Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9 East Fourth St.
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Grades: K-4
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Fremont Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-5025
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-5025
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 South International Blvd.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2842
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2842
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calipatria Unified School District?
Calipatria Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Calipatria Unified School District?
Calipatria Unified School District is ranked #1513 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calipatria Unified School District?
90% of Calipatria Unified School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calipatria Unified School District?
Calipatria Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calipatria Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,923 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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