Sulphur Springs Union School District
School District · Canyon Country, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
9 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
9 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,214
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Evaluating Sulphur Springs Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sulphur Springs 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.
Valley View Community Elementary
Newhall · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
Canyon Country · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mint Canyon Community Elementary
Canyon Country · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#341 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,214
$2,433 vs California median
District size
5,211 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Sulphur Springs Union ranks #341 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Sulphur Springs Union's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley View Community Elementary (8.0/10), Leona H. Cox Community Elementary (7.4/10), and Mint Canyon Community Elementary (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Sulphur Springs Union schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sulphur Springs Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sulphur Springs Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Community Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Leona H. Cox Community Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mint Canyon Community Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Pinetree Community Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Golden Oak Community | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Fair Oaks Ranch Community | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Canyon Springs Community Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Mitchell Community Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sulphur Springs Union
Sulphur Springs Union is a Canyon Country, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 5,211 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.4:1. The district invests $15,214 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Sulphur Springs Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley View Community Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Sulphur Springs Union students show an average math proficiency of 49.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Sulphur Springs Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sulphur Springs Union with test data.
Schools in Sulphur Springs Union
9 schools Elementary Schools 9
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Canyon Country
- Total Enrollment
- 5,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sulphur Springs Union?
Sulphur Springs Union has 9 schools in total — 9 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sulphur Springs Union?
The average composite rating for Sulphur Springs Union is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sulphur Springs Union?
Sulphur Springs Union spends $15,214 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sulphur Springs Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sulphur Springs Union is 25.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sulphur Springs Union?
Valley View Community Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sulphur Springs Union with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Sulphur Springs Union?
Across schools in Sulphur Springs Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sulphur Springs Union compare to other districts in California?
Sulphur Springs Union has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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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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