San Leandro Unified School District

835 E. 14th St. Ste. 200
San Leandro, CA 94577-3767
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

San Leandro 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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,615 students in San Leandro 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 San Leandro Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
8,615 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

San Leandro Unified School District, which is ranked #1130 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 increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1123 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Leandro Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Leandro Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Leandro Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
29%
92%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Leandro Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,020 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
23%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,250 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
55%
# Black Students
1,013 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
631 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
564 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
795
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
602
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
642
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
656
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
668
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
636
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
594
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
633
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
606
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
667
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
679
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
712
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
725
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,320 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Leandro Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$158 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Leandro Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,864
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Leandro Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,320
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Leandro Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Leandro Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
951 Dowling Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4350
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14751 Juniper St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 895-7944
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
San Leandro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,566 students
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3750 Monterey Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4340
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Dutton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4360
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2150 E. 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
John Muir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1444 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #88.
Halkin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14300 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4310
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1010.
Bancroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1111.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13050 Aurora Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
2600 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: K-12
| 133 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Leandro Unified School District?
San Leandro Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,615 students.
What is the rank of San Leandro Unified School District?
San Leandro Unified School District is ranked #1130 out of 1,931 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 San Leandro Unified School District?
49% of San Leandro Unified School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Leandro Unified School District?
San Leandro Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Leandro Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,320 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 8,615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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