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Duarte Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,008 students in Duarte Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Duarte Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,008 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Duarte Unified School District, which is ranked #666 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#728 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
301 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,252 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
55%
# Black Students
92 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
224 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
129 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
255
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
203
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
242
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
278
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
294
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
208
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
203
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,161 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,918 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,161
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,918
$19,787
Best Duarte Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 Melcanyon Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5500
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5500
Grades: K-6
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2499 Royal Oaks Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Grades: K-8
| 872 students
Rank: #33.
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1212 E. Kellwil Way
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Euclid Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Duarte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1565 E. Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5700
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #66.
Mt. Olive Innovation And Technology High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Mt. Olive Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5900
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Duarte Unified School District?
Duarte Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,008 students.
What is the rank of Duarte Unified School District?
Duarte Unified School District is ranked #666 out of 1,931 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Duarte Unified School District?
75% of Duarte Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duarte Unified School District?
Duarte Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Duarte Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,918 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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