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Cuyama Joint 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 3 public schools serving 171 students in Cuyama Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cuyama Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
171 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cuyama Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1282 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 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1307 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
38 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
22%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
8
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
15
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,152 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,181 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,152
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,181
$18,396
Best Cuyama Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuyama Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Cuyama Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2642
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2642
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Madre High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
Cuyama Joint Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
Cuyama Joint Unified School District is ranked #1282 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 Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
76% of Cuyama Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
Cuyama Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cuyama Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,181 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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