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Santa Paula 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 10 public schools serving 4,806 students in Santa Paula 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 Santa Paula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
4,806 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Santa Paula Unified School District, which is ranked #1553 of all 1,930 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 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1544 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,561 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
13 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
178 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
4%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
462
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
298
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
320
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
332
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
318
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
353
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
406
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
414
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
444
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
519
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,787 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,432
$19,942
Spending / Student
$17,787
$18,366
Best Santa Paula Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace Thille Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1144 Ventura St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Glen City Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Thelma Bedell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Laurel Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Grades: K-6
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Paula High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Sixth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #55.
Barbara Webster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Saticoy St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #66.
Isbell Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 South Fourth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Grades: 7-8
| 671 students
Rank: #77.
Mckevett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 East Pleasant St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Peck Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 North Palm Ave.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies
Alternative School
201 South Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Paula Unified School District?
Santa Paula Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,806 students.
What is the rank of Santa Paula Unified School District?
Santa Paula Unified School District is ranked #1553 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. 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 Santa Paula Unified School District?
95% of Santa Paula Unified School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Paula Unified School District?
Santa Paula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Paula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,787 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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