For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,214 students in Templeton 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 Templeton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,214 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Templeton Unified School District, which is ranked #451 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 85% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,477 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$36 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,477
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,348
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Templeton Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Templeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Templeton Independent Study High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Templeton Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eighth St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Gr: K-2 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Templeton Unified School District?
Templeton Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,214 students.
What is the rank of Templeton Unified School District?
Templeton Unified School District is ranked #451 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Templeton Unified School District?
59% of Templeton Unified School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Templeton Unified School District?
Templeton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Templeton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,348 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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