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Atascadero Unified 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 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,293 students in Atascadero Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Atascadero Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,293 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Atascadero Unified School District, which is ranked #565 of all 1,931 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#565 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
26 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,276 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
55%
# Black Students
46 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,623 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
61%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
397
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
326
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
338
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
344
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
363
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,616 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,452
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,616
$19,787
Best Atascadero Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3355 Monterey Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4270
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Margarita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22070 H St.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 438-5633
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Olmeda Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 460-2500
Grades: 4-8
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Carrisa Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9640 Carrisa Hwy.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Santa Margarita, CA 93453
(805) 475-2244
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
San Gabriel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 San Gabriel Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4340
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
San Benito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4300 San Benito Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4330
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #77.
Atascadero Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 Lewis Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4360
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #88.
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #99.
Atascadero High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High Sch Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1010.
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8655 Santa Rosa Rd.
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4290
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1111.
Creston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5105 O'donovan Rd.
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Creston, CA 93432
(805) 238-4771
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
Rank: #1212.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,293 students.
What is the rank of Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District is ranked #565 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 Atascadero Unified School District?
61% of Atascadero Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atascadero Unified School District?
Atascadero Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Atascadero Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,616 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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