For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 668 students in San Miguel Joint Union 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 San Miguel Joint Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
668 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Miguel Joint Union School District, which is ranked #1111 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
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)
20-24%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
67%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
29%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,784 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,970
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,784
$18,512
Best San Miguel Joint Union School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cappy Culver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11011 Heritage Ranch Loop Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1040
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lillian Larsen Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 L St.
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3216
San Miguel, CA 93451
(805) 467-3216
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Miguel Joint Union School District?
San Miguel Joint Union School District manages 2 public schools serving 668 students.
What is the rank of San Miguel Joint Union School District?
San Miguel Joint Union School District is ranked #1111 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.
What is the racial composition of students in San Miguel Joint Union School District?
67% of San Miguel Joint Union School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Miguel Joint Union School District?
San Miguel Joint Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Miguel Joint Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,784 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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