Top Rankings
Waugh Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 788 students in Waugh Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Waugh Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
788 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Waugh Elementary School District, which is ranked #113 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
56%
# Black Students
9 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
473 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
60%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
152
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,635 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,175
$19,974

Spending / Student
$12,635
$18,396

Best Waugh Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
880 Maria Dr.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 762-4905
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Corona Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1851 Hartman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 765-3331
Grades: K-6
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 788 students.
What is the rank of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District is ranked #113 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waugh Elementary School District?
60% of Waugh Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waugh Elementary School District?
Waugh Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Waugh Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,635 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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