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Calipatria Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,086 students in Calipatria 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 Calipatria Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calipatria Unified School District, which is ranked #1513 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1415 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
90%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,974 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,923 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,974
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,923
$18,396
Best Calipatria Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Grace Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9 East Fourth St.
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Grades: K-4
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Fremont Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-5025
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-5025
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 South International Blvd.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2842
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2842
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calipatria Unified School District?
Calipatria Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Calipatria Unified School District?
Calipatria Unified School District is ranked #1513 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calipatria Unified School District?
90% of Calipatria Unified School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calipatria Unified School District?
Calipatria Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Calipatria Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,923 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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