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El Rancho 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 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,085 students in El Rancho Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in El Rancho Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
15 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,085 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Rancho Unified School District, which is ranked #1145 of all 1,925 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 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1153 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
98%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,597 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,974 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,597
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,974
$18,396
Best El Rancho Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8110 Paramount Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9241 East Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7670
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
El Rancho High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,104 students
Rank: #44.
Steam Academy Burke
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8101 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Birney Tech Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8501 Orange Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7600
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Durfee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4220 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7610
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Magee Academy Of Arts & Sciences
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7620
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7640
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
North Ranchito Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8837 East Olympic Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7630
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1010.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7250 Citronell St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7650
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
North Park Academy Of The Arts
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 South Durfee Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7570
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1212.
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5241 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7660
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
Rivera Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7580
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #1414.
Ruben Salazar Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9115 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
9426 Marjorie St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-7700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Rancho Unified School District?
El Rancho Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,085 students.
What is the rank of El Rancho Unified School District?
El Rancho Unified School District is ranked #1145 out of 1,925 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Rancho Unified School District?
98% of El Rancho Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Rancho Unified School District?
El Rancho Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Rancho Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,974 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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