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5.9avg / 10

Ukiah Unified School District

School District · Ukiah, California

Students: 5,814
Teachers (FTE): 289

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

11

6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

5,814

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#471 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,478

+$831 vs California median

District size

5,814 students

Larger than California median

The short answer

Ukiah Unified ranks #471 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Ukiah Unified's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frank Zeek Elementary (7.9/10), Yokayo Elementary (7.7/10), and Ukiah High (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Frank Zeek Elementary

Rates 7.9/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Ukiah Unified schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Frank Zeek Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +11.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ukiah Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ukiah 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.

#SchoolRating
1Frank Zeek Elementary7.9 / 10
2Yokayo Elementary7.7 / 10
3Ukiah High6.9 / 10
4Nokomis Elementary6.7 / 10
5Eagle Peak Middle6.3 / 10
6Pomolita Middle5.6 / 10
7South Valley High (continuation)5.3 / 10
8Calpella Elementary5.2 / 10
9Oak Manor Elementary5.0 / 10
10Ukiah Independent Study Academy4.8 / 10

See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $18,478 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Ukiah Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Frank Zeek Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Ukiah Unified students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 33.4%.

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 Proficiency27.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency33.4%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
California
City
Ukiah
Total Enrollment
5,814
Teachers (FTE)
289
District spending per student
$18,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Ukiah Unified?

Ukiah Unified's district-level spending was $18,478 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Ukiah Unified?

Across schools in Ukiah Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.4%. 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 5.9/10 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
27.0%
ELA Proficiency
33.4%

How we rate schools

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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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