Santa Paula Unified School District
School District · Santa Paula, California
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,620
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,620
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
How this district compares
California rank
#480 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,620
+$2,973 vs California median
District size
4,808 students
Larger than California median
About Santa Paula Unified
Santa Paula Unified is a Santa Paula, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,808 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. The district invests $20,620 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Santa Paula Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mckevett Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Paula Unified students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 31.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Santa Paula Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Paula Unified with test data.
Schools in Santa Paula Unified
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Paula
- Total Enrollment
- 4,808
- Teachers (FTE)
- 226
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Paula Unified?
Santa Paula Unified has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Paula Unified?
The average composite rating for Santa Paula Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Paula Unified?
Santa Paula Unified spends $20,620 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Paula Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Paula Unified is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Paula Unified?
Mckevett Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santa Paula Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Paula Unified?
Across schools in Santa Paula Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Paula Unified compare to other districts in California?
Santa Paula Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.1%
Resources
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.
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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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