For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,612 students in Palo Verde Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Palo Verde Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,612 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palo Verde Unified School District, which is ranked #1642 of all 1,903 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 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1627 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
13%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,228 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,672 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,228
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,672
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Palo Verde Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
667 North Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Margaret White Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Twin Palms Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
295 East Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Gr: K | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,612 students.
What is the rank of Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District is ranked #1642 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Verde Unified School District?
74% of Palo Verde Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% 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 Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palo Verde Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,672 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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