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Coachella Valley 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 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 16,625 students in Coachella Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Coachella Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
16,625 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
782 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Coachella Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1076 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1052 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
# American Indian Students
69 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
16,278 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
56%
# Black Students
35 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
146 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,334
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,174
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,206
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,253
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,259
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,277
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,317
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,224
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,300
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,297
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,391
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,334
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,259
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,259 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,337 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$337 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$322 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,259
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,337
$18,241
Best Coachella Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Mirage High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 2,101 students
Rank: #22.
Coachella Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83-800 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Grades: 9-12
| 2,722 students
Rank: #33.
Cahuilla Desert Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82-489 Ave. 52
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0097
Grades: 7-8
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
La Familia Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
56-615 Olive St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Grades: 10-12
| 119 students
Rank: #55.
Coral Mountain Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51-375 Van Buren St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3525
Grades: K-6
| 883 students
Rank: #66.
Valle Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51-433 Ed Way
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-1025
Grades: K-6
| 734 students
Rank: #77.
Toro Canyon Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2244
Grades: 7-8
| 988 students
Rank: #88.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82-225 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5171
Grades: K-6
| 375 students
Rank: #99.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49-601 Avenida De Oro
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2004
Grades: K-6
| 735 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49-750 Hjorth St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-6888
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-6888
Grades: K-6
| 658 students
Rank: #1111.
Bobby Duke Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-358 Bagdad Ave.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0139
Grades: 7-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1212.
West Shores High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2381 Shore Hawk Ave.
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-270 Valley Rd.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-4651
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #1414.
Saul Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65-705 Johnson St.
Mecca, CA 92254
(760) 396-1935
Mecca, CA 92254
(760) 396-1935
Grades: K-6
| 980 students
Rank: #1515.
John Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
87-163 Center St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5101
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1616.
Peter Pendleton Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
84-750 Calle Rojo
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-0178
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #1717.
Mecca Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65250 Coahuilla St.
Mecca, CA 92254
(760) 396-2143
Mecca, CA 92254
(760) 396-2143
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: #1818.
Las Palmitas Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2200
Grades: K-6
| 568 students
Rank: #1919.
Palm View Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Seventh St.
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-2861
Grades: K-6
| 456 students
Rank: #2020.
Sea View Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2467 Sea Shore Ave.
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1565
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1565
Grades: K-6
| 605 students
Rank: #2121.
Oasis Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88175 74th Ave.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-4112
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
87-225 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 848-1109
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coachella Valley Unified School District?
Coachella Valley Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 16,625 students.
What is the rank of Coachella Valley Unified School District?
Coachella Valley Unified School District is ranked #1076 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Coachella Valley Unified School District?
98% of Coachella Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coachella Valley Unified School District?
Coachella Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Coachella Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,337 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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