Duarte Unified School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 9 public schools managed by Duarte Unified School District serving 3,733 students in Duarte, California.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California state average of 76%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is less than the state average of 23:1.
Duarte Unified School District (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Duarte Andres Duarte Elementary School1433 Crestfield Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5100
Grades: K-6 | 333 students
- Duarte Beardslee Elementary School1212 E. Kellwil Way
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5200
Grades: K-6 | 342 students
- Duarte Duarte High School1565 E. Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5700
Grades: 9-12 | 948 students
- Duarte Maxwell Elementary School733 Euclid Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5300
Grades: K-6 | 368 students
- Duarte Mt. Olive Innovation And Technology High School Alternative School
1400 Mt. Olive Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5900
Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
- Duarte Northview Intermediate1401 Highland
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5600
Grades: 7-8 | 511 students
- Pasadena Opportunities For Learning - Duarte Charter School
1008 Hntngtn Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626)921-8200
Grades: 7-12 | 297 students
- Duarte Royal Oaks Elementary School2499 Royal Oaks Dr.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5400
Grades: K-6 | 493 students
- Duarte Valley View Elementary School237 Melcanyon Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)599-5500
Grades: K-6 | 386 students
Overview
| School District Name | Duarte Unified School District |
| # of Schools | n/a |
| # of Students | 3,436 students |
| # of Teachers | 146 Teacher(s) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| # of Male Students | 1,661 students |
| % Male Students | 48% |
| # of Female Students | 1,775 students |
| % Female Students | 52% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.49 |
| # of American Indian Students | 9 students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 292 students |
| % Asian Students | 8% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,479 students |
| % Hispanic Students | 72% |
| # of Black Students | 138 students |
| % Black Students | 4% |
| # of White Students | 335 students |
| % White Students | 10% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 8 students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 175 students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 328 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 268 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 239 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 271 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 274 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 279 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 263 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 247 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 264 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 239 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 236 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 245 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 272 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 11 |
District Comparison
- Duarte Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% |
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Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,215 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,798. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,475 is less than the state average of $11,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $38 MM | $17 MM |
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| Spending | $39 MM | $18 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,215 | $10,798 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,475 | $11,280 |
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