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6.3avg / 10

Denair Unified School District

School District · Denair, California

Students: 1,273
Teachers (FTE): 73

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,273

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#371 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,696

$951 vs California median

District size

1,273 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Denair Unified ranks #371 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Denair Unified's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Denair Middle (7.5/10), Denair Charter Academy (6.6/10), and Denair Elementary Charter Academy (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Denair Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +3.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Denair Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Denair Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Denair Middle7.5 / 10
2Denair Charter Academy6.6 / 10
3Denair Elementary Charter Academy5.5 / 10
4Denair High5.4 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Denair Unified

Denair Unified is a Denair, California school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. District-level spending was $16,696 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Denair Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Denair Middle, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Denair Unified students show an average math proficiency of 16.6% and ELA proficiency of 33.2%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency16.6%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency33.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Denair Unified with test data.

Schools in Denair Unified

4 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Denair
Total Enrollment
1,273
Teachers (FTE)
73
District spending per student
$16,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Denair Unified?

Denair Unified has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Denair Unified?

The average composite rating for Denair Unified is 6.3/10. 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 Denair Unified?

Denair Unified's district-level spending was $16,696 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 Denair Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Denair Unified is 17.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Denair Unified?

Denair Middle is the highest-rated school in Denair Unified with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Denair Unified?

Across schools in Denair Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Denair Unified compare to other districts in California?

Denair Unified has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
16.6%
ELA Proficiency
33.2%

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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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