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El Rancho 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 14 public schools serving 7,100 students in El Rancho 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 El Rancho Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
14 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,100 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
El Rancho Unified School District, which is ranked #1148 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 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1153 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,909 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
55%
# Black Students
22 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
73 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
582
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
468
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
493
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
473
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
503
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
536
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
546
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
543
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
534
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
571
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
604
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
584
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
663
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,940 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,557
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,940
$19,787
Best El Rancho Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valencia Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9241 E. Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
El Rancho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,244 students
Rank: #33.
Steam Academy Burke
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Birney Tech Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8501 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Durfee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 S. Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Magee Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
North Ranchito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8837 E. Olympic Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #99.
Rivera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 S. Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1111.
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5241 S. Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1212.
Rivera Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1313.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
9515 Haney St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Rancho Unified School District?
El Rancho Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,100 students.
What is the rank of El Rancho Unified School District?
El Rancho Unified School District is ranked #1148 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Rancho Unified School District?
98% of El Rancho Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Rancho Unified School District?
El Rancho Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Rancho Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,940 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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