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Holtville Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,582 students in Holtville 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 Holtville Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,582 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Holtville Unified School District, which is ranked #716 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,381 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
56%
# Black Students
5 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
181 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
118
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
146
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,001 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 $17,315 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,001
$19,974

Spending / Student
$17,315
$18,396

Best Holtville Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3295 Holt Rd.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2615
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Sam Webb Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Beale Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2811
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Emmett S. Finley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
627 East Sixth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2929
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #55.
Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Holtville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Olive Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holtville Unified School District?
Holtville Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,582 students.
What is the rank of Holtville Unified School District?
Holtville Unified School District is ranked #716 out of 1,925 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holtville Unified School District?
87% of Holtville Unified School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holtville Unified School District?
Holtville Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Holtville Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,315 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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