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6.1 avg / 10

Atascadero Unified School District

School District · Atascadero, California

Students: 4,338
Teachers (FTE): 198

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

12

7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,963

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#390 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,963

$2,684 vs California median

District size

4,338 students

Larger than California median

About Atascadero Unified

Atascadero Unified is a Atascadero, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,338 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.9:1. The district invests $14,963 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Atascadero Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Creston Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Atascadero Unified students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Atascadero Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.6%
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ELA Proficiency 48.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Atascadero Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Atascadero
Total Enrollment
4,338
Teachers (FTE)
198
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atascadero Unified?

Atascadero Unified has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Atascadero Unified?

The average composite rating for Atascadero Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Atascadero Unified?

Atascadero Unified spends $14,963 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Atascadero Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Atascadero Unified is 21.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Atascadero Unified?

Creston Elementary is the highest-rated school in Atascadero Unified with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Atascadero Unified?

Across schools in Atascadero Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Atascadero Unified compare to other districts in California?

Atascadero Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
39.6%
ELA Proficiency
48.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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