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8.2 avg / 10

Mendocino Unified School District

School District · Mendocino, California

Students: 436
Teachers (FTE): 33

Avg Rating

8.2

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,262

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#23 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$28,262

+$10,615 vs California median

District size

436 students

Smaller than California median

About Mendocino Unified

Mendocino Unified is a Mendocino, California school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 436 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $28,262 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.2/10, Mendocino Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mendocino High, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Mendocino Unified students show an average math proficiency of 40.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 60.5%
School
State
N/A

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

District Details

State
California
City
Mendocino
Total Enrollment
436
Teachers (FTE)
33
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mendocino Unified?

Mendocino Unified has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mendocino Unified?

The average composite rating for Mendocino Unified is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mendocino Unified?

Mendocino Unified spends $28,262 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mendocino Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mendocino Unified is 13.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mendocino Unified?

Mendocino High is the highest-rated school in Mendocino Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Mendocino Unified?

Across schools in Mendocino Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mendocino Unified compare to other districts in California?

Mendocino Unified has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 6 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
8.2/10
Math Proficiency
40.0%
ELA Proficiency
60.5%

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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