Top Rankings
Fall River Joint 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 11 public schools serving 1,160 students in Fall River Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Fall River Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
11 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,160 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fall River Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1224 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1207 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
10%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
28%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,886 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 $16,211 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,886
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,211
$18,396
Best Fall River Joint Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Soldier Mountain High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24977 Curve St.
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Fall River Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44215 Walnut St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-5515
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
Burney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37403 Toronto St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Community Day
Alternative School
44144 A St.
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Mcarthur, CA 96056
(530) 336-7159
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
24977 Curve St.
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
(530) 336-5551
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fall River Joint Unified School District?
Fall River Joint Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 1,160 students.
What is the rank of Fall River Joint Unified School District?
Fall River Joint Unified School District is ranked #1224 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River Joint Unified School District?
53% of Fall River Joint Unified School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fall River Joint Unified School District?
Fall River Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fall River Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,211 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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