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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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,173 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
6,173 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Patterson Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1345 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 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
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
266 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,722 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
55%
# Black Students
299 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
537 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
85 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
483
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
434
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
415
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
462
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
462
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
456
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
457
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
482
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
526
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
508
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
529
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
544
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,184 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,879 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,184
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,879
$19,787
Best Patterson Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N. Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #22.
Northmead Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Apricot Valley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 833 students
Rank: #44.
Las Palmas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 W. Las Palmas Ave.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Grades: K-6
| 669 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 N. Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Grades: K-6
| 666 students
Rank: #66.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4745
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4745
Grades: K-12
| 151 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Middle School
Magnet 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
| 920 students
Rank: #88.
Grayson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Del Puerto High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Sun
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2243 Welty Rd.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Grades: 12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Patterson Joint Unified School District?
Patterson Joint Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,173 students.
What is the rank of Patterson Joint Unified School District?
Patterson Joint Unified School District is ranked #1345 out of 1,931 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, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 $17,879 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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