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Thermalito Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,520 students in Thermalito Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Thermalito Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,520 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thermalito Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1439 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1472 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
33%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,712 is higher 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 $20,372 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,712
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,372
$18,396
Best Thermalito Union Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-4376
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Poplar Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Poplar Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sierra Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Sierra Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2950
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2950
Grades: K-3
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,520 students.
What is the rank of Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District is ranked #1439 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
37% of Thermalito Union Elementary School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Thermalito Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,372 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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