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4.5 avg / 10

Manteca Unified School District

School District · Manteca, California

Students: 25,000
Teachers (FTE): 1,104

Avg Rating

4.5

out of 10

Schools

30

22 elem, 8 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,801

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#692 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.8

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,801

$2,846 vs California median

District size

25,000 students

Much larger than California median

About Manteca Unified

Manteca Unified is a Manteca, California school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 25,000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.6:1. The district invests $14,801 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.5/10, Manteca Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Calla High, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Manteca Unified students show an average math proficiency of 20.5% and ELA proficiency of 34.4%.

The district includes 22 elementary schools , and 8 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 20.5%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Manteca Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Manteca
Total Enrollment
25,000
Teachers (FTE)
1,104
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Manteca Unified?

Manteca Unified has 30 schools in total — 22 elementary, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Manteca Unified?

The average composite rating for Manteca Unified is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Manteca Unified?

Manteca Unified spends $14,801 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Manteca Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Manteca Unified is 22.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Manteca Unified?

Calla High is the highest-rated school in Manteca Unified with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Manteca Unified?

Across schools in Manteca Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Manteca Unified compare to other districts in California?

Manteca Unified has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 30 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
4.5/10
Math Proficiency
20.5%
ELA Proficiency
34.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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