Cuyama Joint Unified School District
School District · Cuyama, California
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,027
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
How this district compares
California rank
#74 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,027
+$4,380 vs California median
District size
171 students
Smaller than California median
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 7.5/10, 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 17.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.7%.
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 7.5/10. 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 17.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.7%
Resources
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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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