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Mendocino Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 449 students in Mendocino Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mendocino Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
449 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mendocino Unified School District, which is ranked #531 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#600 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
6 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
329 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
73%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
24
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
50
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
52
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,053 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,800 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,053
$19,806
Spending / Student
$30,800
$18,241
Best Mendocino Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendocino High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Albion Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30400 Albion Ridge Rd.
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Albion, CA 95410
(707) 937-2968
Grades: K-3
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Mendocino K-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Mendocino Alternative
Alternative School
45220 Covelo St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0138
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0138
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
31301 Comptche-ukiah Rd.
Comptche, CA 95427
(707) 937-5945
Comptche, CA 95427
(707) 937-5945
Grades: K-3
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mendocino Sunrise High School
Alternative School
10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-2956
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-2956
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mendocino Unified School District?
Mendocino Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 449 students.
What is the rank of Mendocino Unified School District?
Mendocino Unified School District is ranked #531 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino Unified School District?
73% of Mendocino Unified School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mendocino Unified School District?
Mendocino Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mendocino Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,800 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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