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6.5 avg / 10

Atwater Elementary School District

School District · Atwater, California

Students: 4,959
Teachers (FTE): 211

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

10

7 elem, 3 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,368

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#265 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,368

$2,279 vs California median

District size

4,959 students

Larger than California median

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 6.5/10, Atwater Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Olaeta Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Atwater Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 33.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.

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

Math Proficiency 33.3%
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ELA Proficiency 43.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Atwater Elementary with test data.

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 6.5/10. 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?

Thomas Olaeta Elementary is the highest-rated school in Atwater Elementary with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Atwater Elementary?

Across schools in Atwater Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. 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 6.5/10 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 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
33.3%
ELA Proficiency
43.6%

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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