Top Rankings
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,536 students in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
13 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
6,536 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #494 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#508 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
21 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,812 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
56%
# Black Students
74 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,344 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
523
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
425
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
401
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
442
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
443
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
456
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
475
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
492
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
602
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
635
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
565
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
641
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,069 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,741 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,069
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,741
$18,241
Best Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pat Butler Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Nicklaus St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1750
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia Peterson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2501 Beechwood Dr.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1250
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Kermit King Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Schhouse Cir.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1700
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Paso Robles High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,154 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel Lewis Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #77.
Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 36th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1200
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Rank: #88.
Winifred Pifer Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Creston Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1300
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #99.
George H. Flamson Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1010.
Paso Robles Independent Study Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Spring St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Grades: K-8
| 74 students
Rank: #1111.
Glen Speck Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 17th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1350
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Grades: 10-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
1626 Vine St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1800
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 769-1800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,536 students.
What is the rank of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is ranked #494 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
58% of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District?
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Paso Robles Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,741 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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