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6.6 avg / 10

EL Rancho Unified School District

School District · Pico Rivera, California

Students: 7,110
Teachers (FTE): 299

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,565

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#253 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,565

+$918 vs California median

District size

7,110 students

Much larger than California median

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. The district invests $18,565 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, EL Rancho Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Birney Tech Academy, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, EL Rancho Unified students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 28.4%
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ELA Proficiency 37.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in EL Rancho Unified with test data.

District Details

City
Pico Rivera
Total Enrollment
7,110
Teachers (FTE)
299
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in EL Rancho Unified?

EL Rancho Unified spends $18,565 per student per year.

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?

Birney Tech Academy is the highest-rated school in EL Rancho Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in EL Rancho Unified?

Across schools in EL Rancho Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. 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 6.6/10 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 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
28.4%
ELA Proficiency
37.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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