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Laton Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 603 students in Laton Joint 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 Laton Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
603 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1756 of all 1,904 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1757 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
87%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
11%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,149 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,846 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,149
$20,100
Spending / Student
$30,846
$18,512
Best Laton Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6449 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 East Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Laton Online Academy
Alternative School
6259 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laton Joint Unified School District?
Laton Joint Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Laton Joint Unified School District?
Laton Joint Unified School District is ranked #1756 out of 1,904 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laton Joint Unified School District?
87% of Laton Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laton Joint Unified School District?
Laton Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Laton Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,846 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 69% over four school years.
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