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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,189 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,189 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Center Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1048 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1068 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
526 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,342 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
55%
# Black Students
507 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
1,405 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
33%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
324 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
336
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
282
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
332
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
293
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
354
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
426
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,981 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,815 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,981
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,815
$19,787
Best Center Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #22.
Cyril Spinelli Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3401 Scotland Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6490
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6490
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
North Country Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3901 Little Rock Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6480
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6480
Grades: K-6
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3909 N. Loop Blvd.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6460
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6460
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson C. Riles Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-8100
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-8100
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Aztec Way
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6470
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6470
Grades: K-6
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Mcclellan High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8725 Watt Ave.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6440
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Upland Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 559-0752
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 559-0752
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,189 students.
What is the rank of Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District is ranked #1048 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: 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, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% 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 22:1, which is equal to 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 $15,815 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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