How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Escondido Union | Porterville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Escondido, California | Porterville, California |
| Total Enrollment | 14,322 | 14,208 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 21.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Escondido Union | Porterville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,139 | $18,988 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 20.8% |
| State Revenue | 52.9% | 66.8% |
| Local Revenue | 32.4% | 12.4% |
Escondido Union
Federal State Local
Porterville Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Escondido Union | Porterville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.6% | 8.6% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.0% | 86.0% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.7% | 84.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Escondido Union | Porterville Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 403:1 | 416.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.3% | 21.3% |
School Types
Escondido Union
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Porterville Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.