Top Rankings
Paso Robles Joint 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 13 public schools serving 6,339 students in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,339 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #952 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 decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#965 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
18 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
56 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,767 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
55%
# Black Students
69 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,190 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
35%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
235 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
498
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
421
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
423
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
428
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
436
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
448
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
433
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
467
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
598
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
580
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
628
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
593
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,537 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,230 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,537
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,230
$19,787
Best Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Schhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Pat Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel Lewis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #66.
Paso Robles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,093 students
Rank: #77.
George H. Flamson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #88.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 36th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glen Speck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 17th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1111.
Winifred Pifer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
1626 Vine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1800
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,339 students.
What is the rank of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is ranked #952 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 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
59% of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paso Robles Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,230 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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