For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,734 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Waterford Unified School District, which is ranked #1166 of all 1,930 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,181 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
56%
# Black Students
24 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
440 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
25%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
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:
156
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
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 $23,150 is higher 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 $18,723 is higher 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 Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,734 students.
What is the rank of Waterford Unified School District?
Waterford Unified School District is ranked #1166 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford Unified School District?
68% of Waterford Unified School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 $18,723 is higher 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: 5 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,734 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
