Top Rankings
Washington Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 756 students in Washington Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Washington Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
756 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #164 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
29%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
52%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,667 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,284 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,667
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,284
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Washington Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toro Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Gr: K-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Corral De Tierra Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Gr: 4-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
San Benancio Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Union Elementary School District?
Washington Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of Washington Union Elementary School District?
Washington Union Elementary School District is ranked #164 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Union Elementary School District?
52% of Washington Union Elementary School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Union Elementary School District?
Washington Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,284 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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