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Twin Rivers Unified

California · Public School District
43
Schools
24,043
Students
$20,304
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
87.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
88.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Twin Rivers Unified is a public school district in California serving 24,043 students across 43 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 88.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,304 is above average for a US public school district. 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (43)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
D. W. Babcock ElementaryKG–06362
Del Paso Heights ElementaryKG–06466
Dry Creek ElementaryKG–06594
Fairbanks ElementaryKG–06367
Foothill Oaks ElementaryKG–06502
Frederick Joyce ElementaryKG–08509
Frontier ElementaryKG–06391
Garden Valley ElementaryKG–06331
Hagginwood ElementaryKG–06372
Hazel Strauch ElementaryKG–06599
Hillsdale ElementaryKG–06251
Kohler ElementaryKG–08425
Las Palmas ElementaryKG–061,017
Madison ElementaryKG–06706
Michael J. Castori ElementaryKG–06567
Northwood ElementaryKG–06382
Oakdale ElementaryKG–08584
Orchard ElementaryKG–06344
Pioneer ElementaryKG–08639
Regency Park ElementaryKG–06723
Ridgepoint ElementaryKG–08664
Sierra View ElementaryKG–06278
Smythe Academy of Arts and SciencesCharterKG–081,077
Village ElementaryKG–08407
Warren A. Allison ElementaryKG–06400
Westside ElementaryKG–06363
Woodlake ElementaryKG–06321
Woodridge ElementaryKG–06740
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Foothill Ranch Middle07–08453
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy07–08469
Norwood Junior High07–08406
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy07–08318
Rio Tierra Junior High07–08292
Westside Preparatory CharterCharter07–08392
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Foothill High09–121,251
Grant Union High09–122,040
Highlands High09–12744
Miles P. Richmond09–1261
Pacific Career and Technology High09–12107
Rio Linda High09–121,596
Vista Nueva Career and Technology High09–12151
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creative Connections Arts AcademyCharterKG–12691
Keema School for Independent StudyKG–12691
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,304+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
19%
State
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal
21.0%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
43
Schools
24,043
Students
88%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,304 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 43 schools including 3 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
88% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Twin Rivers Unified has 43 public schools, serving a total of 24,043 students.
What is the graduation rate for Twin Rivers Unified?
The graduation rate is 88.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Twin Rivers Unified spend per student?
Twin Rivers Unified spends $20,304 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Twin Rivers Unified?
88% of students in Twin Rivers Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Twin Rivers Unified?
Yes — 3 of the 43 schools in Twin Rivers Unified are charter schools.
What grade levels does Twin Rivers Unified serve?
Twin Rivers Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Twin Rivers Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Twin Rivers Unified is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.