For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 641 students in San Miguel Joint Union 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 San Miguel Joint Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
2 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
641 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
San Miguel Joint Union School District, which is ranked #1098 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1093 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
417 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
201 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
31%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
96
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,449 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,769
$19,942

Spending / Student
$16,449
$18,366

Best San Miguel Joint Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cappy Culver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11011 Heritage Ranch Loop Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Lillian Larsen Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 L St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3216
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3216
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Miguel Joint Union School District?
San Miguel Joint Union School District manages 2 public schools serving 641 students.
What is the rank of San Miguel Joint Union School District?
San Miguel Joint Union School District is ranked #1098 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel Joint Union School District?
65% of San Miguel Joint Union School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Miguel Joint Union School District?
San Miguel Joint Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Miguel Joint Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,449 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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