Santa Paula Unified School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 9 public schools in Santa Paula Unified School District, serving 5,302 students. Santa Paula Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
- Public schools in Santa Paula Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
- The top ranked public schools in Santa Paula Unified School District are Thelma B. Bedell Elementary School, Grace S. Thille Elementary School and Santa Paula High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is less than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Santa Paula Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.santapaulaunified.org |
| School District Phone Number | (805) 933-8802 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 10,322 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,302 Students | 6,196,271 Students |
| # of Teachers | 241 Teachers | 264,754 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
- Santa Paula Unified School District, which is ranked within the2/, bottom 50% of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 50% |
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 84% |
Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 11 Students | 719,599 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 5,101 Students | 3,366,608 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 96% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 5 Students | 337,796 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | 166 Students | 1,437,339 Students |
| % White Students | 3% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 12 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 404 | 530,276 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 365 | 455,064 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 367 | 454,352 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 388 | 446,005 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 380 | 465,237 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 418 | 470,637 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 453 | 484,746 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 389 | 474,570 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 444 | 472,071 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 465 | 493,593 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 396 | 481,887 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 422 | 473,739 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 411 | 485,939 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Santa Paula Unified School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Thelma B. Bedell Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1305 Laurel Rd.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Grades: K-5 | 286 students
- Grace S. Thille Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
Rank:6/, Top 50%1144 Ventura St.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Grades: K-5 | 402 students
- Santa Paula High School Math: 24% | Reading: 42%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%404 N. Sixth St.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,583 student
- Glen City Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 36%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%141 Steckel Dr.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Grades: K-5 | 560 students
- Barbara Webster Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%1150 Saticoy St.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Grades: K-5 | 348 students
- Isbell Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 26%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%221 S. Fourth St.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Grades: 6-8 | 1,286 student
- Mckevett Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%955 E. Pleasant St.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Grades: K-5 | 347 students
- Blanchard Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%115 Peck Rd.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Grades: K-5 | 379 students
- Renaissance High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%333 N. Palm Ave.10
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: 9-12 | 111 students
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