Top Rankings
Washington Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,416 students in Washington 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 Washington Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
14 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,416 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Washington Unified School District, which is ranked #449 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
42 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,066 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,418 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
339 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
2,028 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
86 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
432 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
593
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
547
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
545
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
563
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
542
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
537
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
524
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
557
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
571
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
630
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
680
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
566
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
561
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,006 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,885
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,006
$18,241
Best Washington Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeway Island Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Half Moon Bay Cir.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7778
Grades: K-8
| 992 students
Rank: #22.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Grades: K-8
| 694 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evergreen Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 1-6
| 0 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 7-9
| 6 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Todhunder Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7901
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
River City High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,186 students
Rank: #77.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 La Jolla St.
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #88.
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Alternative School
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-7891
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #99.
Elkhorn Village Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Cummins Way
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7670
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1010.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1111.
Westmore Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7730
Grades: K-8
| 532 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverbank Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1313.
Westfield Village Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
Grades: K-8
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,416 students.
What is the rank of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District is ranked #449 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Unified School District?
46% of Washington Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,006 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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