Ferndale Unified School District
School District · Ferndale, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Ferndale Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ferndale Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ferndale Elementary
Ferndale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ferndale High
Ferndale · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#262 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,763
$1,884 vs California median
District size
482 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +11.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ferndale Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ferndale Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferndale Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Ferndale High | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ferndale Unified
Ferndale Unified is a Ferndale, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 482 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $15,763 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Ferndale Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ferndale Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Ferndale Unified students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ferndale Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ferndale Unified with test data.
Schools in Ferndale Unified
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Ferndale
- Total Enrollment
- 482
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ferndale Unified?
Ferndale Unified has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ferndale Unified?
The average composite rating for Ferndale Unified is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ferndale Unified?
Ferndale Unified spends $15,763 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ferndale Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ferndale Unified is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ferndale Unified?
Ferndale Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ferndale Unified with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Ferndale Unified?
Across schools in Ferndale Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
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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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