Cutler-orosi Joint Unified School District
School District · Orosi, California
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
3 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Evaluating Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cutler-orosi Joint Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Orosi High
Orosi · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
EL Monte Middle
Orosi · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Golden Valley Elementary
Orosi · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#147 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,573
+$1,926 vs California median
District size
3,825 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified ranks #147 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Cutler-orosi Joint Unified's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orosi High (8.0/10), EL Monte Middle (8.0/10), and Golden Valley Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cutler-orosi Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orosi High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | EL Monte Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Golden Valley Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Palm Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Lovell High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Cutler Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cutler-orosi Joint Unified
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified is a Orosi, California school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,825 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. District-level spending was $19,573 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Cutler-orosi Joint Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orosi High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cutler-orosi Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 34.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified
8 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Orosi
- Total Enrollment
- 3,825
- Teachers (FTE)
- 191
- District spending per student
- $19,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 35.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Cutler-orosi Joint Unified is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified's district-level spending was $19,573 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
Orosi High is the highest-rated school in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified?
Across schools in Cutler-orosi Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cutler-orosi Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 8 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.1%
How we rate schools
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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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