Top Rankings
Mattole Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 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 33%), 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
36 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mattole Unified School District, which is ranked #506 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#517 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-74%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$28,059
$14,213
Spending / Student (19-20)
$54,431
$13,602
Best Mattole Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattole Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3311
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Petrolia, CA 95558
(707) 629-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
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 #506 out of 1,925 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), 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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