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Trona 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 248 students in Trona Joint Unified 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 Trona Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
248 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trona Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1604 of all 1,908 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1427 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
30%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
59%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,996 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 58% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,641 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,996
$19,974
Spending / Student
$37,641
$18,395
Best Trona Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
83600 Trona Rd.
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2868
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2868
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Trona High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83600 Trona Rd.
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2824
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-2824
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trona Joint Unified School District?
Trona Joint Unified School District manages 2 public schools serving 248 students.
What is the rank of Trona Joint Unified School District?
Trona Joint Unified School District is ranked #1604 out of 1,908 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 Trona Joint Unified School District?
59% of Trona Joint Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trona Joint Unified School District?
Trona Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Trona Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,641 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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