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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 42 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
42 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mattole Unified School District, which is ranked #458 of all 1,903 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 PS% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1278 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-74%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.3%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
31%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$28,059
$14,213
Showing 2009–2020. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (19-20)
$54,431
$13,602
Showing 2009–2020. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mattole Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Honeydew Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Wilder Ridge Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3230
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mattole Unified School District?
Mattole Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 42 students.
What is the rank of Mattole Unified School District?
Mattole Unified School District is ranked #458 out of 1,903 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?
48% of Mattole Unified School District students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, and 21% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mattole Unified School District?
Mattole Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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