Calipatria Unified School District

501 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233-9787
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025-26 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 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,360 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Calipatria Unified School District, which is ranked #1357 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1279 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
32%
47%
17%
29%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $19,978. 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 $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,974
$19,978
Spending / Student
$17,923
$18,399

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Grace Smith Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9 East Fourth St.
Niland, CA 92257
(760) 359-0636
Gr: K-4 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Fremont Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-5025
Gr: K-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Bill E. Young Jr. Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 South International Blvd.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2842
Gr: 5-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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 #1357 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 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: 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 $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,086 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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