For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,721 students in Waterford Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Waterford Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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
5 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
1,721 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterford Unified School District, which is ranked #1061 of all 1,904 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1026 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
70%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
24%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,325 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,865 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,325
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,865
$18,512
Best Waterford Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 South Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Gr: 7-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Richard M. Moon Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 North Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Gr: K-3 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 North Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Gr: 4-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,721 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District is ranked #1061 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford Unified School District?
70% of Waterford Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% 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 Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Waterford Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,865 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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