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5.6 avg / 10

Pittsburg Unified School District

School District · Pittsburg, California

Students: 10,709
Teachers (FTE): 494

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

13

8 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,044

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#532 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,044

+$397 vs California median

District size

10,709 students

Much larger than California median

About Pittsburg Unified

Pittsburg Unified is a Pittsburg, California school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 10,709 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $18,044 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, Pittsburg Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Heights Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Pittsburg Unified students show an average math proficiency of 18.6% and ELA proficiency of 28.7%.

The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.6%
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ELA Proficiency 28.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pittsburg Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Pittsburg
Total Enrollment
10,709
Teachers (FTE)
494
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pittsburg Unified?

Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg Unified?

The average composite rating for Pittsburg Unified is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pittsburg Unified?

Pittsburg Unified spends $18,044 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsburg Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pittsburg Unified is 21.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pittsburg Unified?

Heights Elementary is the highest-rated school in Pittsburg Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Pittsburg Unified?

Across schools in Pittsburg Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pittsburg Unified compare to other districts in California?

Pittsburg Unified has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
18.6%
ELA Proficiency
28.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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