Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified School District
School District · Yucaipa, California
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,370
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
How this district compares
California rank
#580 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,370
$1,277 vs California median
District size
8,529 students
Much larger than California median
About Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified
Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified is a Yucaipa, California school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,529 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.5:1. The district invests $16,370 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Yucaipa
- Total Enrollment
- 8,529
- Teachers (FTE)
- 379
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified?
Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified?
Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified spends $16,370 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified is 22.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified?
Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified?
Across schools in Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Yucaipa-calimesa Joint Unified has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 13 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
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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