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Atascadero Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,339 students in Atascadero Unified School District.
Public Schools in Atascadero Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,339 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
51%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
33 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
94 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,247 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
56%
# Black Students
54 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,676 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
62%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
377
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
305
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
328
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
332
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
300
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
380
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,256 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,451 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,256
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,451
$18,241
Best Atascadero Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Monterey Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
San Benito Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Rank: #66.
Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Grades: 4-8
| 164 students
Rank: #77.
Creston Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5105 O'donovan Rd.
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
Rank: #88.
Atascadero Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #99.
Atascadero High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 High Sch Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #1010.
Atascadero Choices In Education (Ace)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8655 Santa Rosa Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1212.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,339 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Atascadero Unified School District?
62% of Atascadero Unified School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Atascadero Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,451 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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