Fall River Joint Unified School District

20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013-4054
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 520 students in Fall River Joint Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Fall River Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,478 Schools
# Students
1,176 Students
1,875,212 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
87,766 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Fall River Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #750 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#727 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fall River Joint Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fall River Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fall River Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fall River Joint Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
93 Students
10,541 Students
% American Indian Students
8%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
199,355 Students
% Asian Students
1%
11%
# Hispanic Students
319 Students
1,021,136 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
54%
# Black Students
1 Student
104,497 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
660 Students
425,910 Students
% White Students
56%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
7,948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
103,260 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
126
83,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
74,656
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
77,033
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
77,239
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
80,324
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
86,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
291,274
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
434,675
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
455,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
55,052
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
52,041
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
51,590
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
56,387
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,656 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,991 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fall River Joint Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Fall River Joint Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,656
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fall River Joint Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,991
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fall River Joint Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fall River Joint Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Fall River Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44215 Walnut St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Grades: 7-12
| 260 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fall River Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students

Recent Articles

How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
Collaborative reasoning, which encourages independent critical thinking, is growing in popularity amongst public schools. Learn about collaborative reasoning and how it benefits public school classrooms.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links