Top Rankings
Thermalito Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,520 students in Thermalito Union Elementary 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 Thermalito Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,520 Students
5,827,358 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
268,010 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Thermalito Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1439 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1472 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
36 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
503 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
56%
# Black Students
33 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
556 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
212
522,525
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
396,648
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
414,513
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
416,676
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
426,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
171
430,651
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
433,079
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
439,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
441,835
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,712 is higher than the state median of $19,972. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,372 is higher than the state median of $18,394. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$31 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$21,712
$19,972

Spending / Student
$20,372
$18,394

Best Thermalito Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Poplar Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Poplar Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sierra Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Sierra Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2950
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2950
Grades: K-3
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,520 students.
What is the rank of Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District is ranked #1439 out of 1,925 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
37% of Thermalito Union Elementary School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Thermalito Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,372 is higher than the state median of $18,394. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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