For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,797 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 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% 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
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,797 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Waterford Unified School District, which is ranked #1169 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1162 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,224 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
56%
# Black Students
22 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
481 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
27%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
144
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
146
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,338 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,067 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,338
$19,801
Spending / Student
$18,067
$18,236
Best Waterford Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 S. Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 7-8
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Richard M. Moon Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 N. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Grades: K-3
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 N. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Grades: 4-6
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 S. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,797 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District is ranked #1169 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford Unified School District?
68% of Waterford Unified School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, 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 $18,067 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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