For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,447 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,447 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pierce Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1062 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1069 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1993–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
16%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,039 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,263 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,039
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,263
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pierce Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce Joint Unified School District?
Pierce Joint Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,447 students.
What is the rank of Pierce Joint Unified School District?
Pierce Joint Unified School District is ranked #1062 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 Pierce Joint Unified School District?
81% of Pierce Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 16% 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 19:1, 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 $17,263 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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