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6.4 avg / 10

Cabrillo Unified School District

School District · Half Moon Bay, California

Students: 2,663
Teachers (FTE): 125

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,816

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#306 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,816

+$169 vs California median

District size

2,663 students

Typical than California median

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. The district invests $17,816 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Cabrillo Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Kings Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.

In standardized testing, Cabrillo Unified students show an average math proficiency of 40.0% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 40.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 48.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Cabrillo Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Half Moon Bay
Total Enrollment
2,663
Teachers (FTE)
125
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cabrillo Unified?

Cabrillo Unified spends $17,816 per student per year.

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?

Kings Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cabrillo Unified with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What are the test scores in Cabrillo Unified?

Across schools in Cabrillo Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
40.0%
ELA Proficiency
48.3%

Resources

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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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