Santa Maria-Bonita School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 17,165 students in Santa Maria-Bonita School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Maria-Bonita School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Santa Maria-Bonita School District, which is ranked #1652 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.63
# American Indian Students
56 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
247 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
16,361 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
56%
# Black Students
38 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
336 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
2%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,724
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,794
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,797
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,796
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,779
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,793
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,845
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,825
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,812
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,008 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,885 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Santa Maria-Bonita School District?
Santa Maria-Bonita School District manages 21 public schools serving 17,165 students.
What is the rank of Santa Maria-Bonita School District?
Santa Maria-Bonita School District is ranked #1652 out of 1,930 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria-Bonita School District?
95% of Santa Maria-Bonita School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Maria-Bonita School District?
Santa Maria-Bonita School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Maria-Bonita School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,885 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 21 schools
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 17,165 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
