Sulphur Springs Union School District
School District · Canyon Country, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
9 elem
Enrollment
5,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
9 elem
Enrollment
5,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.4:1
How this district compares
California rank
#342 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above 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 #342 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 Golden Oak Community (7.5/10), Canyon Springs Community Elementary (7.4/10), and Mitchell Community Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 | Golden Oak Community | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Canyon Springs Community Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Mitchell Community Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Pinetree Community Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Fair Oaks Ranch Community | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Leona H. Cox Community Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Sulphur Springs Community Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mint Canyon Community Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Valley View Community Elementary | 4.4 / 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. District-level spending was $15,214 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Sulphur Springs Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Oak Community, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sulphur Springs Union students show an average math proficiency of 47.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools9
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Canyon Country
- Total Enrollment
- 5,211
- Teachers (FTE)
- 205
- District spending per student
- $15,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 district spending per student in Sulphur Springs Union?
Sulphur Springs Union's district-level spending was $15,214 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 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?
Golden Oak Community is the highest-rated school in Sulphur Springs Union with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sulphur Springs Union?
Across schools in Sulphur Springs Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. 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
- 47.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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