Top Rankings
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,815 students in Cutler-Orosi Joint 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 Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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
8 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,815 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1100 of all 1,904 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 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1075 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
96%
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 $24,128 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,657 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,128
$20,100
Spending / Student
$19,657
$18,511
Best Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Palm Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12915 Avenue 419
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4751
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4751
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Esperanza High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12724 Avenue 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-3883
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Orosi High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41815 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4731
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Golden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41465 Road 127
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-9004
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-9004
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Cutler Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40532 Road 128
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-6931
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-6931
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
El Monte Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42111 Road 128
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-3017
Orosi, CA 93647
(559) 528-3017
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Lovell High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12724 Avenue 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District?
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,815 students.
What is the rank of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District?
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District is ranked #1100 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District?
96% of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District?
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,657 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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