Marysville Joint Unified

Marysville, California — 22 schools

10,174
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$18,649
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marysville Joint Unified operates 22 public schools serving 10,174 students, placing it in the mid-size range in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 14 elementary, 3 high, 3 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,384 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Yuba County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,649 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.1% local, 64.4% state, and 13.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $76,949 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 62/100, ranked #440 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (21 AP courses district-wide), a 464.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 37.3% White, 7.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Marysville Joint Unified school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Marysville Joint Unified school enrollment ranges from 70 students (lowest) to 1,254 students (highest), a spread of 1,184 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Marysville Joint Unified has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.5% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Marysville Joint Unified student-counselor ratio is 464:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Marysville Joint Unified chronic absenteeism rate is 40.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
64.4%
State
22.1%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
440 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Yuba County county, where this district is located.

$1,166
Studio/mo
$1,272
1 BR/mo
$1,550
2 BR/mo
$2,156
3 BR/mo
$2,600
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,949
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in Marysville Joint Unified.

White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 2.4%
Asian 7.3%
Multiracial 8.3%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 22
Schools with AP
21 AP courses total
464.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Marysville Joint Unified

School Enrollment
Lindhurst High
1,254
Marysville High
1,034
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
761
Arboga Elementary
746
Kynoch Elementary
678
Linda Elementary
613
Anna Mckenney Intermediate
590
Cedar Lane Elementary
554
Ella Elementary
554
Edgewater Elementary
540
Covillaud Elementary
518
Olivehurst Elementary
489
Johnson Park Elementary
456
Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts
Charter
366
Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative)
265
South Lindhurst Continuation High
245
Foothill Intermediate
237
Browns Valley Elementary
126
Loma Rica Elementary
115
Yuba Feather Elementary
96
Cordua Elementary
77
Dobbins Elementary
70

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marysville Joint Unified?

Marysville Joint Unified has 22 schools, including 3 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 10,174 students.

How much does Marysville Joint Unified spend per student?

Marysville Joint Unified spends $18,649 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #440 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Marysville Joint Unified?

The average teacher salary in Marysville Joint Unified is $76,949 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Marysville Joint Unified?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yuba County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Marysville Joint Unified?

Marysville Joint Unified students are 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 37.3% White, 7.3% Asian, 2.4% African American, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Marysville Joint Unified?

Marysville Joint Unified has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #440 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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