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Riverside County school performance
Desert Center Unified is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 6th percentile among California school districts.
Only 16.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 11.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 16.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.1% |
| District Reading Rank | 935 / 977 (4th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 907 / 977 (7th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
| Spend per Student | $116,393 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 29 |
| Low-Income Students | 20 (69.0%) |
| English Learners | 4 (13.8%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 26.2 points from last year and fell 18.6 points over the full period. Math fell 31.8 points from last year and fell 12.4 points over the full period.
•Math -12.4 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Dean Primmer President [email protected] | N/A | 2028 |
Steve Jones Clerk [email protected] | N/A | 2028 |
Jim Brunton Member [email protected] | N/A | 2026This year! |
Ross Ryding Member [email protected] | N/A | 2028 |
Victor Ramos Member [email protected] | N/A | 2026This year! |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2025.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2025.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Desert Center Unified rank in California?
Desert Center Unified ranks No. 935 of 977 in reading and No. 907 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Which districts should I compare with Desert Center Unified?
Unified districts in Riverside County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Center UnifiedThis district | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| Palo Verde Unified | 14.1% | 26.7% |
| Banning Unified | 17.7% | 28.5% |
