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Manteca Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 25,225 students in Manteca Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Manteca Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
29 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
25,225 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1,083 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manteca Unified School District, which is ranked #1235 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1136 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
14%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,651 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,877 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$521 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$426 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,651
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,877
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Manteca Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Gr: K-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Gr: K-8 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Sierra High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Thomas St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7410
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Yosemite School Community Day (K-6)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 239-6282
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
647 Spartan Way
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 938-6350
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 938-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Northgate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Gr: K-8 | 1,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Mossdale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Brookhurst Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Gr: K-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Walter Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Tannehill Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Gr: K-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14600 South Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
East Union High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 North Union Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7270
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Stella Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Silverado Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Gr: K-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 East Edison St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Gr: K-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Joshua Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 Pestana Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Brock Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Stonum Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Great Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4223 Mcdougald Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Gr: K-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Weston Ranch High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4606 Mccuen Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6245
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Manteca High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 East Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7340
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Golden West Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 North Main St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2020.
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
751 Stonebridge Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Gr: K-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
George Y. Komure Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Henry Long Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 Martha St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Gr: K-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15851 South Fifth St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Gr: K-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Neil Hafley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
849 Northgate Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Gr: K-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
August Knodt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Ews Woods Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 East Fourth St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Gr: K-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Calla High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
130 South Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7230
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7230
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2929.
New Vision High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4726 Mccuen Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6225
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6225
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manteca Unified School District?
Manteca Unified School District manages 29 public schools serving 25,225 students.
What is the rank of Manteca Unified School District?
Manteca Unified School District is ranked #1235 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manteca Unified School District?
55% of Manteca Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manteca Unified School District?
Manteca Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Manteca Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,877 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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