Santa Maria-bonita School District
School District · Santa Maria, California
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
21
17 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
21
17 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
How this district compares
California rank
#634 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,207
$1,440 vs California median
District size
17,165 students
Much larger than California median
About Santa Maria-bonita
Santa Maria-bonita is a Santa Maria, California school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 17,165 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. The district invests $16,207 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Santa Maria-bonita demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Santa Maria-bonita students show an average math proficiency of 19.4% and ELA proficiency of 26.2%.
The district includes 17 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Santa Maria-bonita, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Santa Maria-bonita with test data.
Schools in Santa Maria-bonita
21 schools Elementary Schools 17
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Maria
- Total Enrollment
- 17,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 822
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Santa Maria-bonita?
Santa Maria-bonita has 21 schools in total — 17 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Santa Maria-bonita?
The average composite rating for Santa Maria-bonita is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Maria-bonita?
Santa Maria-bonita spends $16,207 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Santa Maria-bonita?
The average student-teacher ratio in Santa Maria-bonita is 20.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Santa Maria-bonita?
Arellanes (don Juan Bautista) Elementary is the highest-rated school in Santa Maria-bonita with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Santa Maria-bonita?
Across schools in Santa Maria-bonita with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Santa Maria-bonita compare to other districts in California?
Santa Maria-bonita has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 21 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 26.2%
Resources
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.
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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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