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Esparto Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 997 students in Esparto Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Esparto Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
997 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Esparto Unified School District, which is ranked #1712 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1705 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
76%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
17%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,193 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,770 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,193
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,770
$18,396
Best Esparto Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17923 Stephens St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Esparto High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17121 Yolo Ave.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Esparto Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Omega St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Esparto Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26058 Country Road 21a
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 997 students.
What is the rank of Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District is ranked #1712 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Esparto Unified School District?
76% of Esparto Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Esparto Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,770 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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