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Arvin Union School District

737 Bear Mountain Blvd.
Arvin, CA 93203-1413
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Arvin Union 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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,915 students in Arvin Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Arvin Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,915 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Arvin Union School District, which is ranked #1611 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1561 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
34%
27%
47%
16%
29%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.12
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,498
$19,975
Spending / Student
$17,470
$18,396

Best Arvin Union School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haven Drive Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
341 Haven Dr.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6540
Gr: 7-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
El Camino Real Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
911 El Camino Real Rd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6661
Gr: K-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Franklin St.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6560
Gr: K-6 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Bear Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Hood St.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-6590
Gr: K-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arvin Union School District?
Arvin Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,915 students.
What is the rank of Arvin Union School District?
Arvin Union School District is ranked #1611 out of 1,907 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arvin Union School District?
94% of Arvin Union School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arvin Union School District?
Arvin Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Arvin Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 2,915 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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