Atwater Elementary School District
School District · Atwater, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Evaluating Atwater Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Atwater Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Elmer Wood Elementary
Atwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Atwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Aileen Colburn Elementary
Atwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#269 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,368
$2,279 vs California median
District size
4,959 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Atwater Elementary ranks #269 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Atwater Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elmer Wood Elementary (7.8/10), Bellevue Senior Elementary (7.7/10), and Aileen Colburn Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Atwater Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Atwater Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Atwater Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmer Wood Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bellevue Senior Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Aileen Colburn Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Bellevue Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Peggy Heller Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Thomas Olaeta Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Mitchell Intermediate | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Shaffer Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Mitchell Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Atwater Elementary
Atwater Elementary is a Atwater, California school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,959 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. The district invests $15,368 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Atwater Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elmer Wood Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Atwater Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 38.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.8%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Atwater Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Atwater Elementary with test data.
Schools in Atwater Elementary
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Atwater
- Total Enrollment
- 4,959
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atwater Elementary?
Atwater Elementary has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Atwater Elementary?
The average composite rating for Atwater Elementary is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Atwater Elementary?
Atwater Elementary spends $15,368 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Atwater Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Atwater Elementary is 23.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Atwater Elementary?
Elmer Wood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Atwater Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Atwater Elementary?
Across schools in Atwater Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Atwater Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Atwater Elementary has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.8%
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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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