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Patterson 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 11 public schools serving 6,134 students in Patterson 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 Patterson Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
6,134 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Patterson Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1342 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 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1337 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
261 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,741 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
56%
# Black Students
268 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
522 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
9%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
488
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
429
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
419
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
442
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
465
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
474
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
454
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
457
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
500
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
519
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
509
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
549
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,293 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 $17,993 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,293
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,993
$18,396
Best Patterson Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #22.
Northmead Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 L St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Apricot Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Henley Pkwy.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Grades: K-6
| 817 students
Rank: #44.
Las Palmas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 West Las Palmas Ave.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Grades: K-6
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #88.
Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Howard Rd.
Westley, CA 95387
(209) 892-4725
Westley, CA 95387
(209) 892-4725
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
Del Puerto High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Sun
Special Education School
2243 Welty Rd.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
610 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Grades: K
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Patterson Joint Unified School District?
Patterson Joint Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,134 students.
What is the rank of Patterson Joint Unified School District?
Patterson Joint Unified School District is ranked #1342 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 Patterson Joint Unified School District?
77% of Patterson Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Patterson Joint Unified School District?
Patterson 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 Patterson Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,993 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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