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San Pasqual Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 589 students in San Pasqual Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Pasqual Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
589 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1802 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 85% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1753 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
% American Indian
45%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
48%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,890 is higher 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 $32,969 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,890
$19,974
Spending / Student
$32,969
$18,396
Best San Pasqual Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
San Pasqual Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
San Pasqual Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt.1 676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
San Pasqual Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
San Pasqual Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rt. 1 676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Pasqual Valley Unified School District?
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 589 students.
What is the rank of San Pasqual Valley Unified School District?
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District is ranked #1802 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Pasqual Valley Unified School District?
48% of San Pasqual Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Pasqual Valley Unified School District?
San Pasqual Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Pasqual Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,969 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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