Esparto Unified School District

26675 Plainfield St.
Esparto, CA 95627-2192
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 959 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
959 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Esparto Unified School District, which is ranked #1724 of all 1,939 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1705 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Esparto Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Esparto Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Esparto Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Esparto Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Esparto Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
725 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
56%
# Black Students
31 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
163 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
17%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
92
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,395 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Esparto Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Esparto Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,874
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Esparto Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,395
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Esparto Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Esparto Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17923 Stephens St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Esparto High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17121 Yolo Ave.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Esparto Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17120 Omega St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Esparto Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26058 Country Rd. 21a
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 959 students.
What is the rank of Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District is ranked #1724 out of 1,939 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 Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Esparto Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,395 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 959 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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