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7.4 avg / 10

Carpinteria Unified School District

School District · Carpinteria, California

Students: 1,920
Teachers (FTE): 111

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,452

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#101 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,452

+$3,805 vs California median

District size

1,920 students

Smaller than California median

About Carpinteria Unified

Carpinteria Unified is a Carpinteria, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,920 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $21,452 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Carpinteria Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Canalino Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Carpinteria Unified students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Carpinteria Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.1%
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ELA Proficiency 50.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Carpinteria Unified with test data.

District Details

City
Carpinteria
Total Enrollment
1,920
Teachers (FTE)
111
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carpinteria Unified?

Carpinteria Unified has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Carpinteria Unified?

The average composite rating for Carpinteria Unified is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Carpinteria Unified?

Carpinteria Unified spends $21,452 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Carpinteria Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Carpinteria Unified is 17.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Carpinteria Unified?

Canalino Elementary is the highest-rated school in Carpinteria Unified with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Carpinteria Unified?

Across schools in Carpinteria Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Carpinteria Unified compare to other districts in California?

Carpinteria Unified has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
46.1%
ELA Proficiency
50.4%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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