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6.1 avg / 10

Ukiah Unified School District

School District · Ukiah, California

Students: 5,814
Teachers (FTE): 289

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,478

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#386 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,478

+$831 vs California median

District size

5,814 students

Larger than California median

About Ukiah Unified

Ukiah Unified is a Ukiah, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,814 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. The district invests $18,478 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Ukiah Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Frank Zeek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Ukiah Unified students show an average math proficiency of 23.0% and ELA proficiency of 31.3%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.0%
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ELA Proficiency 31.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Ukiah Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Ukiah
Total Enrollment
5,814
Teachers (FTE)
289
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ukiah Unified?

Ukiah Unified has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ukiah Unified?

The average composite rating for Ukiah Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ukiah Unified?

Ukiah Unified spends $18,478 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ukiah Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ukiah Unified is 20.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ukiah Unified?

Frank Zeek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Ukiah Unified with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Ukiah Unified?

Across schools in Ukiah Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ukiah Unified compare to other districts in California?

Ukiah Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
23.0%
ELA Proficiency
31.3%

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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