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Laytonville Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 315 students in Laytonville Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Laytonville Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
315 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Laytonville Unified School District, which is ranked #1367 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1287 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
56%
# Black Students
1 Student
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
167 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
53%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
33
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,806 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,540 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,806
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,540
$18,396
Best Laytonville Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laytonville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6123
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Laytonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6108
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laytonville Continuation High School
Alternative School
200 Branscomb Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6254
Laytonville, CA 95454
(707) 984-6254
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laytonville Unified School District?
Laytonville Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 315 students.
What is the rank of Laytonville Unified School District?
Laytonville Unified School District is ranked #1367 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 Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laytonville Unified School District?
53% of Laytonville Unified School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laytonville Unified School District?
Laytonville Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Laytonville Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,540 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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