For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,134 students in Helendale Elementary 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 Helendale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,134 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Helendale Elementary School District, which is ranked #1285 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 90-94% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1286 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
567 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
56%
# Black Students
85 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
415 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
94
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,365 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,235 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,365
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,235
$18,396
Best Helendale Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helendale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27274 Peach Tree Ln.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1204
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,134 students.
What is the rank of Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District is ranked #1285 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Helendale Elementary School District?
50% of Helendale Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Helendale Elementary School District?
Helendale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Helendale Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,235 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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