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Durham Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 982 students in Durham Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Durham Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
982 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Durham Unified School District, which is ranked #586 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#584 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
56%
# Black Students
2 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
680 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
69%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
82
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
81
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,047 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,168
$19,801
Spending / Student
$17,047
$18,236
Best Durham Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9455 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durham Unified School District?
Durham Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 982 students.
What is the rank of Durham Unified School District?
Durham Unified School District is ranked #586 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durham Unified School District?
69% of Durham Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durham Unified School District?
Durham Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Durham Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,047 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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