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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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 428 students in Mendocino Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 34% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
428 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mendocino Unified School District, which is ranked #632 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#665 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 34-year historical data
% White
74%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,991 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $54,570 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$23 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$40,991
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$54,570
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mendocino Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendocino High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-5871
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: K-3 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Mendocino K-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Mendocino, CA 95460
(707) 937-0515
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
31301 Comptche-ukiah Rd.
Comptche, CA 95427
(707) 937-5945
Comptche, CA 95427
(707) 937-5945
Gr: K-3 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mendocino Unified School District?
Mendocino Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 428 students.
What is the rank of Mendocino Unified School District?
Mendocino Unified School District is ranked #632 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mendocino Unified School District?
74% of Mendocino Unified School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, 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 $54,570 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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