Top Rankings
Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 64 students in Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,501 Schools
# Students
77 Students
1,854,363 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
87,821 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #722 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#784 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%

Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
9,887 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
201,760 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,009,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
97,908 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
54 Students
413,325 Students
% White Students
70%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
7,600 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
109,003 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
7
90,358
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
70,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
73,359
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5
73,090
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
76,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
82,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
289,122
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
439,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
441,705
# Students in 9th Grade:
3
59,696
# Students in 10th Grade:
2
51,846
# Students in 11th Grade:
3
51,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
55,419
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,130 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,468 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$40,130
$19,974

Spending / Student
$32,468
$18,396

Best Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoaglin-zenia Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Zenia Lake Mountain Rd. & Burg
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 923-9670
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Van Duzen Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
680 Van Duzen Rd.
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6237
Bridgeville, CA 95526
(707) 574-6237
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.