EL Rancho Unified School District
School District · Pico Rivera, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
7,110
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
How this district compares
California rank
#348 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,565
+$918 vs California median
District size
7,110 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
EL Rancho Unified ranks #348 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. EL Rancho Unified's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rio Vista Elementary (8.4/10), Steam Academy @ Burke (7.9/10), and Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among EL Rancho Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among EL Rancho Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in EL Rancho Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Vista Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Steam Academy @ Burke | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | North Ranchito Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Rivera Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | EL Rancho High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Birney Tech Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Rivera Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Valencia Academy of the Arts | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | North Park Academy of the Arts | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About EL Rancho Unified
EL Rancho Unified is a Pico Rivera, California school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 7,110 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. District-level spending was $18,565 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, EL Rancho Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rio Vista Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, EL Rancho Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in EL Rancho Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in EL Rancho Unified with test data.
Schools in EL Rancho Unified
13 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Pico Rivera
- Total Enrollment
- 7,110
- Teachers (FTE)
- 299
- District spending per student
- $18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EL Rancho Unified?
EL Rancho Unified has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for EL Rancho Unified?
The average composite rating for EL Rancho 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 EL Rancho Unified?
EL Rancho Unified's district-level spending was $18,565 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 EL Rancho Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in EL Rancho Unified is 23.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in EL Rancho Unified?
Rio Vista Elementary is the highest-rated school in EL Rancho Unified with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in EL Rancho Unified?
Across schools in EL Rancho Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does EL Rancho Unified compare to other districts in California?
EL Rancho Unified has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 13 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
- 33.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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