Top Rankings
Waugh 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 2 public schools serving 787 students in Waugh Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Waugh Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
787 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waugh Elementary School District, which is ranked #97 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
#101 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,353 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,793
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,353
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Waugh Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 787 students.
What is the rank of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District is ranked #97 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 Waugh Elementary School District?
61% of Waugh Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Waugh Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,353 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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