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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Palo Verde Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,706 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palo Verde Unified School District, which is ranked #1643 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 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1627 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
73%
56%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
14%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. 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 $18,396. 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
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,951
$18,396
Best Palo Verde Unified School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
667 North Lovekin Blvd.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Twin Palms Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4884
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
295 East Chanslor Way
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-4164
Gr: K | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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