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Duarte Unified School District

1620 Huntington Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010-2534
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Duarte 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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,951 students in Duarte Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Duarte Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
6 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
2,951 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Duarte Unified School District, which is ranked #710 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#708 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
33%
34%
47%
47%
27%
29%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
75%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,570 is higher than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,264 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,570
$19,979
Spending / Student
$18,264
$18,400

Best Duarte Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Academy Of Tech And Creative Lrng (Tk-6)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
237 Melcanyon Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5500
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Royal Oaks Steam Academy (K-8)
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2499 Royal Oaks Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5400
Gr: K-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Duarte High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1565 East Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Maxwell Academy (Pk-8)
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 Euclid Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5300
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 East Kellwil Way
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5200
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mt. Olive Innovation And Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Mt. Olive Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 599-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Duarte Unified School District?
Duarte Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,951 students.
What is the rank of Duarte Unified School District?
Duarte Unified School District is ranked #710 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Duarte Unified School District?
75% of Duarte Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Duarte Unified School District?
Duarte Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Duarte Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,264 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,951 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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