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Palo Verde Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,809 students in Palo Verde Unified School District.
Public Schools in Palo Verde Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.45, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,809 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,032 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
56%
# Black Students
246 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
418 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
15%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
262
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
219
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
232
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
243
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
218
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,325 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,366 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,325
$19,801
Spending / Student
$15,366
$18,236
Best Palo Verde Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Grades: K-8
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
667 N. Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Margaret White Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 N. Brd.way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 N. Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Palms Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 W. Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
295 E. Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palo Verde Unified School District?
Palo Verde Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,809 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Verde Unified School District?
72% of Palo Verde Unified School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $15,366 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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