Center Joint Unified School District

8408 Watt Ave.
Antelope, CA 95843-9116
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Center Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,423 students in Center Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Center Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,423 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Center Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1048 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1068 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Center Joint Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Center Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Center Joint Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.63
# American Indian Students
30 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
642 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
15%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,380 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
56%
# Black Students
537 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
1,478 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
33%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
304 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
410
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
289
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
322
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
341
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
307
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
345
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
385
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,976 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,978 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Center Joint Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Center Joint Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,976
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Center Joint Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,978
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Center Joint Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Center Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,367 students
Rank: #22.
Cyril Spinelli Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3401 Scotland Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6490
Grades: K-6
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
North Country Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3901 Little Rock Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6480
Grades: K-6
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3909 North Loop Blvd.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6460
Grades: K-6
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson C. Riles Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 612 students
Rank: #66.
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Aztec Way
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6470
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Mcclellan High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8725 Watt Ave.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Upland Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 735-7001
Grades: K-6
| 219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,423 students.
What is the rank of Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District is ranked #1048 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Joint Unified School District?
33% of Center Joint Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Center Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,978 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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