For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,494 students in Pierce Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pierce Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,494 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pierce Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1062 of all 1,910 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1069 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
80%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
17%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,150 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,527 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,150
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,527
$18,396
Best Pierce Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
966 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2173
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Arbuckle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Hall St.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2522
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2522
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-3261
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-3261
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Grand Island Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Leven St.
Grimes, CA 95950
(530) 437-2416
Grimes, CA 95950
(530) 437-2416
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Pierce High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
960 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2277
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2277
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce Joint Unified School District?
Pierce Joint Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,494 students.
What is the rank of Pierce Joint Unified School District?
Pierce Joint Unified School District is ranked #1062 out of 1,910 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 Pierce Joint Unified School District?
80% of Pierce Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierce Joint Unified School District?
Pierce Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pierce Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,527 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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