For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,706 students in Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,706 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Palo Verde Unified School District, which is ranked #1643 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 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1636 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
16 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,969 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
56%
# Black Students
239 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
386 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
14%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
258
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,023 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 $15,951 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,023
$19,942
Spending / Student
$15,951
$18,366
Best Palo Verde Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
667 North Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret White Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Grades: K-8
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Palms Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
295 East Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Grades: K
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,706 students.
What is the rank of Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District is ranked #1643 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Verde Unified School District?
73% of Palo Verde Unified School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palo Verde Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,951 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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