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6.1 avg / 10

Chawanakee Unified School District

School District · North Fork, California

Students: 1,361
Teachers (FTE): 73

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

8

3 elem, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,918

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#389 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,918

$729 vs California median

District size

1,361 students

Smaller than California median

About Chawanakee Unified

Chawanakee Unified is a North Fork, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 1,361 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $16,918 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Minarets Charter High, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Chawanakee Unified students show an average math proficiency of 24.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.7%
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ELA Proficiency 45.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Chawanakee Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
North Fork
Total Enrollment
1,361
Teachers (FTE)
73
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Chawanakee Unified?

Chawanakee Unified has 8 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Chawanakee Unified?

The average composite rating for Chawanakee 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 Chawanakee Unified?

Chawanakee Unified spends $16,918 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Chawanakee Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Chawanakee Unified is 18.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Chawanakee Unified?

Minarets Charter High is the highest-rated school in Chawanakee Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Chawanakee Unified?

Across schools in Chawanakee Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Chawanakee Unified compare to other districts in California?

Chawanakee Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 8 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
24.7%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

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.

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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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