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Panama-Buena Vista Union

California · Public School District
25
Schools
19,103
Students
$15,347
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
75.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Panama-Buena Vista Union is a public school district in California serving 19,103 students across 25 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 5 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $15,347 is near the national average for a US public school district. 75% 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 (25)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Earl Warren Junior High07–08937
Fred L. Thompson Junior High07–08728
O. J. Actis Junior High07–08680
Stonecreek Junior High07–081,036
Tevis Junior High07–08803
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,347Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
71%
State
71.3%
Local (property tax)
10.2%
Federal
18.5%

State funding accounts for 71% 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
25
Schools
19,103
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 25 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
Panama-Buena Vista Union has 25 public schools, serving a total of 19,103 students.
How much does Panama-Buena Vista Union spend per student?
Panama-Buena Vista Union spends $15,347 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
75% of students in Panama-Buena Vista Union qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union?
No, Panama-Buena Vista Union does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Panama-Buena Vista Union serve?
Panama-Buena Vista Union serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Panama-Buena Vista Union?
The median opportunity score across schools in Panama-Buena Vista Union 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.