Palo Verde Unified School District
School District · Blythe, California
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Evaluating Palo Verde Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Palo Verde Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Palo Verde High
Blythe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Twin Palms Continuation
Blythe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
Blythe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#626 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,741
+$94 vs California median
District size
2,706 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Palo Verde Unified ranks #626 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Palo Verde Unified's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palo Verde High (5.9/10), Twin Palms Continuation (5.7/10), and Felix J. Appleby Elementary (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Palo Verde Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Palo Verde Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Verde High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Twin Palms Continuation | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Felix J. Appleby Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Margaret White Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ruth Brown Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Palo Verde Unified
Palo Verde Unified is a Blythe, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. The district invests $17,741 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Palo Verde Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palo Verde High, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Palo Verde Unified students show an average math proficiency of 21.4% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Palo Verde Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palo Verde Unified with test data.
Schools in Palo Verde Unified
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Blythe
- Total Enrollment
- 2,706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palo Verde Unified?
Palo Verde Unified has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Palo Verde Unified?
The average composite rating for Palo Verde Unified is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Palo Verde Unified?
Palo Verde Unified spends $17,741 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Palo Verde Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palo Verde Unified is 22.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palo Verde Unified?
Palo Verde High is the highest-rated school in Palo Verde Unified with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Palo Verde Unified?
Across schools in Palo Verde Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Palo Verde Unified compare to other districts in California?
Palo Verde Unified has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 6 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.6%
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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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