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 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,468 students in Washington 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 Washington Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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
14 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,468 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Unified School District, which is ranked #997 of all 1,925 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 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#997 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
46%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
26%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,768 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,895 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,768
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,895
$18,396
Best Washington Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeway Island Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
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
| 1,083 students
Rank: #22.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2747 Linden Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7890
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evergreen Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 La Jolla St.
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #66.
River City High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Raider Ln.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,209 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
| 149 students
Rank: #88.
Yolo High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
919 Westacre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #99.
Elkhorn Village Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 598 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Unified Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Clarendon St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: #1111.
Westmore Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Carrie St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(916) 375-7700
Grades: K-8
| 598 students
Rank: #1313.
Westfield Village Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
508 Poplar St.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7720
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
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
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 7,468 students.
What is the rank of Washington Unified School District?
Washington Unified School District is ranked #997 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 $15,895 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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