Mattole Unified School District

29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558-0211
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mattole Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 36 students in Mattole Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mattole Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
3 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
36 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mattole Unified School District, which is ranked #457 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1278 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
40-59%
33%
40-59%
47%
≥50%
29%
(15-16)
70-74%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
11%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
58%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
28%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$28,059
$14,213
Spending / Student (21-22)
$54,431
$13,602

Best Mattole Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mattole Unified School District?
Mattole Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 36 students.
What is the rank of Mattole Unified School District?
Mattole Unified School District is ranked #457 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mattole Unified School District?
58% of Mattole Unified School District students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mattole Unified School District?
Mattole Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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