Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

800 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446-4858
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,632 students in Paso Robles Joint 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 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
12 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,632 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #997 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% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#965 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
29%
90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
51 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,441 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
56%
# Black Students
52 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,825 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
33%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
241 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
531
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
384
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
417
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
418
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
396
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
441
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
223
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
553
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
579
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
577
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
634
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,487 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,268 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$103 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,487
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,268
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Paso Robles Joint Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Schoolhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Rank: #55.
Paso Robles High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,037 students
Rank: #66.
George H. Flamson Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Rank: #77.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 36th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Glen Speck Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 17th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1010.
Winifred Pifer Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Grades: 10-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
1626 Vine St.
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 12 public schools serving 5,632 students.
What is the rank of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is ranked #997 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. 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?
61% of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 33% 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 23:1, which is higher than 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 $18,268 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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