Center Joint Unified School District

8408 Watt Ave.
Antelope, CA 95843-9116
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Center Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,593 students in Center Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Center Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,593 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Center Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1126 of all 1,903 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 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1089 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
34%

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40%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

24%
29%
86%
86.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
33.3%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
16%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
30%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
12%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
33%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,629 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$118 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,711
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,629
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Center Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3111 Center Ct. Ln.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3909 North Loop Blvd.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6460
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cyril Spinelli Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Scotland Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6490
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Wilson C. Riles Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 Pfe Rd.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-8100
Gr: 7-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
North Country Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Little Rock Dr.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6480
Gr: K-6 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Arthur S. Dudley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Aztec Way
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6470
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Mcclellan High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8725 Watt Ave.
Antelope, CA 95843
(916) 338-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Upland Dr.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 735-7001
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,593 students.
What is the rank of Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District is ranked #1126 out of 1,903 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center Joint Unified School District?
33% of Center Joint Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center Joint Unified School District?
Center Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Center Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,629 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,593 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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