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Ramona City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,122 students in Ramona City 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 Ramona City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,122 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Ramona City Unified School District, which is ranked #723 of all 1,939 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 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#723 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,175 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
56%
# Black Students
34 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,515 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
49%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
326 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
395
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
328
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
360
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
363
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
335
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
375
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
392
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
407
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
430
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
463
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
443
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
436
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,512 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,697 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,512
$19,801
Spending / Student
$12,697
$18,236
Best Ramona City Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: #44.
James Dukes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Ramona High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,547 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Peirce Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 758 students
Rank: #77.
Barnett Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Grades: K-6
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Mt. Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Hanson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Grades: K-6
| 504 students
Rank: #1010.
Ramona Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Eighth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #1111.
Montecito High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ramona City Unified School District?
Ramona City Unified School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,122 students.
What is the rank of Ramona City Unified School District?
Ramona City Unified School District is ranked #723 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona City Unified School District?
49% of Ramona City Unified School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ramona City Unified School District?
Ramona City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ramona City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,697 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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