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Washington Unified School District

School District · West Sacramento, California

Students: 7,481
Teachers (FTE): 354

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

11

8 elem, 3 high

Enrollment

7,481

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.1:1

How this district compares

California rank

#452 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below 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 #452 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Washington Unified's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Unified Virtual Academy (8.5/10), River City High (6.6/10), and Elkhorn Village Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Washington Unified Virtual Academy

Rates 8.5/10 despite 83% 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Washington Unified Virtual Academy

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.

#SchoolRating
1Washington Unified Virtual Academy8.5 / 10
2River City High6.6 / 10
3Elkhorn Village Elementary6.4 / 10
4Washington Middle College High6.4 / 10
5Westfield Village Elementary6.2 / 10
6Bridgeway Island Elementary5.9 / 10
7Southport Elementary5.9 / 10
8Yolo High5.5 / 10
9Stonegate Elementary5.3 / 10
10Westmore Oaks Elementary4.9 / 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. District-level spending was $16,014 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Washington Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Unified Virtual Academy, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Washington Unified students show an average math proficiency of 28.5% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.

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

Math Proficiency28.5%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency38.3%
School
State
Not reported

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

District Details

State
California
City
West Sacramento
Total Enrollment
7,481
Teachers (FTE)
354
District spending per student
$16,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.0/10. 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 Washington Unified?

Washington Unified's district-level spending was $16,014 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 Washington Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Washington Unified is 21.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Washington Unified?

Washington Unified Virtual Academy is the highest-rated school in Washington Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Washington Unified?

Across schools in Washington Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. 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 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
28.5%
ELA Proficiency
38.3%

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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