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Carpinteria Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,907 students in Carpinteria Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Carpinteria Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,907 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Carpinteria Unified School District, which is ranked #786 of all 1,930 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#780 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,398 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
6 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
431 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
23%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
161
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
133
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
155
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,053 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,149 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,053
$19,942
Spending / Student
$26,149
$18,366
Best Carpinteria Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carpinteria Family
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Summerland Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Valencia Ave.
Summerland, CA 93067
(805) 969-1011
Summerland, CA 93067
(805) 969-1011
Grades: K-5
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Carpinteria Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5351 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4544
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Carpinteria Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4810 Foothill Rd.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
Canalino Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1480 Linden Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4141
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Aliso Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4545 Carpinteria Ave.
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 684-4539
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carpinteria Unified School District?
Carpinteria Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,907 students.
What is the rank of Carpinteria Unified School District?
Carpinteria Unified School District is ranked #786 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carpinteria Unified School District?
73% of Carpinteria Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carpinteria Unified School District?
Carpinteria Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Carpinteria Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,149 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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