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Cuyama Joint Unified School District

2300 Highway 166
Cuyama, CA 91901-9719
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cuyama Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 171 students in Cuyama Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cuyama Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
171 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cuyama Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1168 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1159 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
35-39%
47%
11-19%
29%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
76%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
22%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,152 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,181 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,152
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,181
$18,396

Best Cuyama Joint Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cuyama Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Cuyama Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2642
Grades: K-8
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Madre High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
Cuyama Joint Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 171 students.
What is the rank of Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
Cuyama Joint Unified School District is ranked #1168 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
76% of Cuyama Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cuyama Joint Unified School District?
Cuyama Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cuyama Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,181 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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