For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,187 students in Fall River 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 Fall River 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 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,187 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fall River Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1228 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1207 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
115 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
55%
# Black Students
1 Student
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
646 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
54%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
126
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,842 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,502
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,842
$19,787
Best Fall River Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Fall River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24977 Curve St.
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Fall River Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44215 Walnut St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Burney Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #77.
Burney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37403 Toronto St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
24977 Curve St.
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fall River Joint Unified School District?
Fall River Joint Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,187 students.
What is the rank of Fall River Joint Unified School District?
Fall River Joint Unified School District is ranked #1228 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River Joint Unified School District?
54% of Fall River Joint Unified School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fall River Joint Unified School District?
Fall River Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fall River Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,842 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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