San Miguel Joint Union School District
School District · San Miguel, California
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
641
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
641
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating San Miguel Joint Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge San Miguel Joint Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lillian Larsen Elementary
San Miguel · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cappy Culver Elementary
Paso Robles · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#289 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,478
$2,169 vs California median
District size
641 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Miguel Joint Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Miguel Joint Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lillian Larsen Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Cappy Culver Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Miguel Joint Union
San Miguel Joint Union is a San Miguel, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 641 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. District-level spending was $15,478 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, San Miguel Joint Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lillian Larsen Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, San Miguel Joint Union students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in San Miguel Joint Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Miguel Joint Union with test data.
Schools in San Miguel Joint Union
2 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Miguel
- Total Enrollment
- 641
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- District spending per student
- $15,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Miguel Joint Union?
San Miguel Joint Union has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Miguel Joint Union?
The average composite rating for San Miguel Joint Union is 6.5/10. 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 San Miguel Joint Union?
San Miguel Joint Union's district-level spending was $15,478 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 San Miguel Joint Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Miguel Joint Union is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Miguel Joint Union?
Lillian Larsen Elementary is the highest-rated school in San Miguel Joint Union with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in San Miguel Joint Union?
Across schools in San Miguel Joint Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.0%
How we rate schools
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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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