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Pittsburg 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 10,645 students in Pittsburg Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pittsburg Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
10,645 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Pittsburg Unified School District, which is ranked #1492 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 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1495 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
20 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
825 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,987 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
55%
# Black Students
1,662 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
16%
5%
# White Students
468 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
140 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
536 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
835
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
707
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
697
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
721
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
781
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
754
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
826
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
816
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
797
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
851
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
871
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,032
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
957
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,725 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 $16,809 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$179 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,725
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,809
$19,787
Best Pittsburg Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Los Medanos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Crowley Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2460
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2460
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Foothill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Jensen Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2450
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2450
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Marina Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 E. Eighth St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2490
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2490
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Medanos Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Range Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2480
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2480
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #55.
Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
163 Alturas Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2410
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2410
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsburg Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2390
Grades: 9-12
| 3,494 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Carion Ct.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2500
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #88.
Stoneman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Loveridge Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2430
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2430
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
Hillview Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Yosemite Dr.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2380
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2380
Grades: 6-8
| 910 students
Rank: #1010.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Harbor St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2440
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2440
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1111.
Willow Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hanlon Way
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2470
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2470
Grades: K-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1212.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. 17th St.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2420
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-2420
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1313.
Black Diamond High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Stoneman Ave.
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 473-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsburg Unified School District?
Pittsburg Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 10,645 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg Unified School District?
Pittsburg Unified School District is ranked #1492 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 Pittsburg Unified School District?
66% of Pittsburg Unified School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg Unified School District?
Pittsburg Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pittsburg Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,809 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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