Ramona City Unified School District
School District · Ramona, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Evaluating Ramona City Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ramona City Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ramona Community Montessori
Ramona · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mountain Valley Academy
Ramona · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Montecito High (continuation)
Ramona · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#588 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,657
$2,990 vs California median
District size
5,077 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Ramona City Unified ranks #588 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Ramona City Unified's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ramona Community Montessori (7.2/10), Mountain Valley Academy (7.0/10), and Montecito High (continuation) (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ramona City Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ramona City Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ramona City Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramona Community Montessori | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Mountain Valley Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Montecito High (continuation) | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Ramona High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | James Dukes Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Olive Peirce Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Hanson Elementary | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Mt. Woodson Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Ramona Elementary | 3.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Barnett Elementary | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ramona City Unified
Ramona City Unified is a Ramona, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,077 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.4:1. The district invests $14,657 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Ramona City Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ramona Community Montessori, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ramona City Unified students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ramona City Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ramona City Unified with test data.
Schools in Ramona City Unified
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Ramona
- Total Enrollment
- 5,077
- Teachers (FTE)
- 227
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Ramona City Unified has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ramona City Unified?
The average composite rating for Ramona City Unified is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ramona City Unified?
Ramona City Unified spends $14,657 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ramona City Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ramona City Unified is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ramona City Unified?
Ramona Community Montessori is the highest-rated school in Ramona City Unified with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ramona City Unified?
Across schools in Ramona City Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ramona City Unified compare to other districts in California?
Ramona City Unified has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 11 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 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.1%
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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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