Chatom Union School District

7201 Clayton Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380-9352
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 548 students in Chatom Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Chatom Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
548 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chatom Union School District, which is ranked #1122 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1071 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
35%
47%
10-14%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
63%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
34%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,248 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,126 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,248
$19,975
Spending / Student
$16,126
$18,396

Best Chatom Union School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7221 Clayton Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 664-8500
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10001 Crows Landing Rd.
Crows Landing, CA 95313
(209) 664-8515
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chatom Union School District?
Chatom Union School District manages 2 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of Chatom Union School District?
Chatom Union School District is ranked #1122 out of 1,907 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatom Union School District?
63% of Chatom Union School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chatom Union School District?
Chatom Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Chatom Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,126 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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