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Borrego Springs 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 344 students in Borrego Springs Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Borrego Springs Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
3 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
344 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Borrego Springs Unified School District, which is ranked #1728 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1682 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
86%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
9%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,023 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,922 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,023
$20,100
Spending / Student
$29,922
$18,511
Best Borrego Springs Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Borrego Springs High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2281 Diegueno Rd.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Borrego Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Palm Canyon Dr.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5333
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5333
Gr: K-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Borrego Springs Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Diegueno Rd.
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Borrego Springs Unified School District?
Borrego Springs Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Borrego Springs Unified School District?
Borrego Springs Unified School District is ranked #1728 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Borrego Springs Unified School District?
86% of Borrego Springs Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Borrego Springs Unified School District?
Borrego Springs Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Borrego Springs Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,922 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
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