Washington Unified School District
School District · West Sacramento, California
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,014
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Evaluating Washington Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Washington 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.
Washington Middle College High
West Sacramento · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Unified Virtual Academy
West Sacramento · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stonegate Elementary
West Sacramento · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#283 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,014
$1,633 vs California median
District size
7,481 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Washington Unified ranks #283 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Washington Unified's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Middle College High (9.0/10), Washington Unified Virtual Academy (8.6/10), and Stonegate Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Washington Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Washington Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Washington 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 | Washington Middle College High | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington Unified Virtual Academy | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Stonegate Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Southport Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | River City High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Bridgeway Island Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Elkhorn Village Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Yolo High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Westfield Village Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Riverbank Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Washington Unified
Washington Unified is a West Sacramento, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,481 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The district invests $16,014 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Washington Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Middle College High, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Washington Unified students show an average math proficiency of 29.5% and ELA proficiency of 39.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Washington Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Washington Unified with test data.
Schools in Washington Unified
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- West Sacramento
- Total Enrollment
- 7,481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 354
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Washington Unified?
Washington Unified has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Washington Unified?
The average composite rating for Washington Unified is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Washington Unified?
Washington Unified spends $16,014 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Washington Unified is 21.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Washington Unified?
Washington Middle College High is the highest-rated school in Washington Unified with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Washington Unified?
Across schools in Washington Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Washington Unified compare to other districts in California?
Washington Unified has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.2%
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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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