Westminster School District

14121 Cedarwood Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683-4482
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Westminster 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 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,943 students in Westminster 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 Westminster School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,943 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Westminster School District, which is ranked #452 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#449 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Westminster  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westminster  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.
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westminster  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.
36%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,859 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
36%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,691 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
80 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
881 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
11%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
44 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
377 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,258
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
733
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
756
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
810
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
871
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
878
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
903
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
858
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
876
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 $18,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,151 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Westminster  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
$144 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Westminster  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
$18,620
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Westminster  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
$18,151
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Westminster  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 Westminster School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schroeder Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15151 Columbia Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7268
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13552 University
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7227
Grades: K-6
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5900 Iroquois Rd.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7271
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Ada Clegg Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6311 Larchwood Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7218
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Demille Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15400 Van Buren
Midway City, CA 92655
(714) 894-7224
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Helen Stacey Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6311 Larchwood Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7212
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #77.
Jessie Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14782 Eden St.
Midway City, CA 92655
(714) 894-7261
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #88.
Willmore Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7122 Maple St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 895-3765
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Warner Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14171 Newland St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7281
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1010.
Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7200 Trask Ave.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7264
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1111.
Webber Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14142 Hoover St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7288
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #1212.
Fryberger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6952 Hood Dr.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7237
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1313.
Meairs Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8441 Trask Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 372-8800
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1414.
Johnson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13603 Edwards St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7244
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1515.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13521 Edwards St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 895-7764
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1616.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8902 Hewitt Pl.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 894-7201
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
John F. Land
15151 Temple St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 894-7344
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Westminster School District?
Westminster School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,943 students.
What is the rank of Westminster School District?
Westminster School District is ranked #452 out of 1,925 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster School District?
46% of Westminster School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westminster School District?
Westminster School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Westminster School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,151 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 7,943 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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