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Denair 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 5 public schools serving 1,272 students in Denair Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Denair Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
5 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,272 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Denair Unified School District, which is ranked #1654 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1658 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
708 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
482 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
38%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
99
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
95
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,281 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,875 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,281
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,875
$18,366
Best Denair Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denair High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Denair Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Denair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denair Unified School District?
Denair Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,272 students.
What is the rank of Denair Unified School District?
Denair Unified School District is ranked #1654 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Denair Unified School District?
56% of Denair Unified School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denair Unified School District?
Denair Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Denair Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,875 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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