Cuyama Joint Unified School District
School District · Cuyama, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Cuyama Joint Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cuyama Joint Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Cuyama Elementary
New Cuyama · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cuyama Valley High
New Cuyama · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#163 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,027
+$4,380 vs California median
District size
171 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cuyama Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cuyama Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyama Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cuyama Valley High | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cuyama Joint Unified
Cuyama Joint Unified is a Cuyama, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 171 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $22,027 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Cuyama Joint Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cuyama Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cuyama Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 24.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cuyama Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cuyama Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Cuyama Joint Unified
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Cuyama
- Total Enrollment
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cuyama Joint Unified?
Cuyama Joint Unified has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cuyama Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Cuyama Joint Unified is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cuyama Joint Unified?
Cuyama Joint Unified spends $22,027 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cuyama Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cuyama Joint Unified is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cuyama Joint Unified?
Cuyama Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cuyama Joint Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cuyama Joint Unified?
Across schools in Cuyama Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.2%
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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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