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6.1 avg / 10

Twin Rivers Unified School District

School District · North Highlands, California

Students: 24,386
Teachers (FTE): 1,089
Estimated Scores: 2%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

43

28 elem, 6 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,322

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#395 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,322

+$1,675 vs California median

District size

24,386 students

Much larger than California median

About Twin Rivers Unified

Twin Rivers Unified enrolls 24,386 students across 43 ranked schools in California. The district average score is 5.8 out of 10 — the right starting point for any family evaluating where to live or which campuses to request. That number reflects the full distribution: performance varies considerably from school to school, which means address and enrollment choices carry real weight here.

Elementary schools hold the district's strongest academic track record. Hillsdale Elementary leads all 43 ranked schools with an 8.6 out of 10 — nearly three points above the 5.8 district average and the highest score in the system. Foothill Oaks Elementary follows at 8.5, and Garden Valley Elementary earns an 8.4. All three outperform the district mean by more than 2.5 points. That gap is substantial, and it makes these campuses worth researching carefully if they fall within your attendance zone.

Orchard Elementary rounds out the upper tier at 7.9, followed by Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences at 7.6. Smythe's name signals a specialized academic identity, and its score sits well above the district baseline. Together, the top five schools score between 7.6 and 8.6 — a tight band of strong performers at the elementary level. Every one of them clears the district average by at least 1.8 points, reflecting a consistent concentration of academic strength in the K–5 pipeline.

For families weighing Twin Rivers against neighboring districts, these numbers tell a clear story: the floor and ceiling are far apart. A 43-school district with a 5.8 average contains both underperforming campuses and schools that rank among the strongest in the region. The top five elementaries are a real asset, but their value depends entirely on proximity. Check your specific address against boundary maps before assuming access — in a district this size, a few blocks can mean a very different school.

District Map

Schools in Twin Rivers Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.0%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Twin Rivers Unified with test data.

District Details

City
North Highlands
Total Enrollment
24,386
Teachers (FTE)
1,089
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?

Twin Rivers Unified has 43 schools in total — 28 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Twin Rivers Unified?

The average composite rating for Twin Rivers Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Twin Rivers Unified?

Twin Rivers Unified spends $19,322 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Twin Rivers Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Twin Rivers Unified is 22.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Twin Rivers Unified?

Foothill Oaks Elementary is the highest-rated school in Twin Rivers Unified with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Twin Rivers Unified?

Across schools in Twin Rivers Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Twin Rivers Unified compare to other districts in California?

Twin Rivers Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 43 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
25.0%
ELA Proficiency
33.0%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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