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Santa Paula Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,984 students in Santa Paula Unified School District.
Public Schools in Santa Paula Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.08, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
4,984 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
51%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,793 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
96%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
146 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
3%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
391
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
320
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
327
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
330
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
331
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
352
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
346
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
349
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
356
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
455
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
515
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
427
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
485
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,151 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,738
$19,801
Spending / Student
$17,151
$18,236
Best Santa Paula Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grace Thille Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1144 Ventura St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Thelma Bedell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Laurel Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Paula High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 N. Sixth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,763 students
Rank: #44.
Barbara Webster Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Saticoy St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Glen City Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #66.
Mckevett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 E. Pleasant St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Isbell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 S. Fourth St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #88.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Peck Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 N. Palm Ave.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Paula Unified School District?
Santa Paula Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,984 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Paula Unified School District?
96% of Santa Paula Unified School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Paula Unified School District?
Santa Paula Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Paula Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,151 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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