Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District
School District · Mad River, California
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
77
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Evaluating Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southern Trinity Joint 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.
Van Duzen Elementary
Mad River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$32,333
+$14,686 vs California median
District size
77 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +16.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southern Trinity Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Duzen Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Trinity Joint Unified
Southern Trinity Joint Unified is a Mad River, California school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 77 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. District-level spending was $32,333 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Southern Trinity Joint Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Van Duzen Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Trinity Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southern Trinity Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Trinity Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Southern Trinity Joint Unified
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Mad River
- Total Enrollment
- 77
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- District spending per student
- $32,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
Southern Trinity Joint Unified has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Southern Trinity Joint Unified is 8.2/10. 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 Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
Southern Trinity Joint Unified's district-level spending was $32,333 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 Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Trinity Joint Unified is 9.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
Van Duzen Elementary is the highest-rated school in Southern Trinity Joint Unified with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Trinity Joint Unified?
Across schools in Southern Trinity Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Trinity Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Southern Trinity Joint Unified has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 4 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.2%
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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