Cabrillo Unified School District
School District · Half Moon Bay, California
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,663
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,663
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
How this district compares
California rank
#490 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,816
+$169 vs California median
District size
2,663 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Cabrillo Unified ranks #490 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Cabrillo Unified's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are EL Granada Elementary (8.3/10), Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate (7.2/10), and Farallone View Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cabrillo Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cabrillo Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EL Granada Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Farallone View Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Half Moon Bay High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Kings Mountain Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Alvin S. Hatch Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Pilarcitos Alternative High (continuation) | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cabrillo Unified
Cabrillo Unified is a Half Moon Bay, California school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,663 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. District-level spending was $17,816 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Cabrillo Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is EL Granada Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cabrillo Unified students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cabrillo Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cabrillo Unified with test data.
Schools in Cabrillo Unified
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Half Moon Bay
- Total Enrollment
- 2,663
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- District spending per student
- $17,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cabrillo Unified?
Cabrillo Unified has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cabrillo Unified?
The average composite rating for Cabrillo Unified is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cabrillo Unified?
Cabrillo Unified's district-level spending was $17,816 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cabrillo Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cabrillo Unified is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cabrillo Unified?
EL Granada Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cabrillo Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cabrillo Unified?
Across schools in Cabrillo Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cabrillo Unified compare to other districts in California?
Cabrillo Unified has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 7 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
How we rate schools
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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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