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4.4 avg / 10

Colusa Unified School District

School District · Colusa, California

Students: 1,464
Teachers (FTE): 72

Avg Rating

4.4

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,597

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#694 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.9

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,597

$3,050 vs California median

District size

1,464 students

Smaller than California median

About Colusa Unified

Colusa Unified is a Colusa, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,464 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1. The district invests $14,597 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.4/10, Colusa Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is George T. Egling Middle, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.

In standardized testing, Colusa Unified students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 38.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 26.8%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Colusa Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Colusa
Total Enrollment
1,464
Teachers (FTE)
72
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Colusa Unified?

Colusa Unified has 5 schools in total — 1 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 Colusa Unified?

The average composite rating for Colusa Unified is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Colusa Unified?

Colusa Unified spends $14,597 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Colusa Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Colusa Unified is 20.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Colusa Unified?

George T. Egling Middle is the highest-rated school in Colusa Unified with a composite score of 6.0/10.

What are the test scores in Colusa Unified?

Across schools in Colusa Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Colusa Unified compare to other districts in California?

Colusa Unified has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 5 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
4.4/10
Math Proficiency
26.8%
ELA Proficiency
38.0%

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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