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Waterford Unified School District

School District · Waterford, California

Students: 1,737
Teachers (FTE): 82

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

5

1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,737

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#439 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,508

+$1,861 vs California median

District size

1,737 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Waterford Unified ranks #439 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Waterford Unified's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lucille Whitehead Intermediate (6.6/10), Waterford Junior (6.6/10), and Waterford High (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Richard M. Moon Primary

STAAR proficiency rose +13.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waterford Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Waterford Unified

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Lucille Whitehead Intermediate6.6 / 10
2Waterford Junior6.6 / 10
3Waterford High6.5 / 10
4Richard M. Moon Primary4.4 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Waterford Unified

Waterford Unified is a Waterford, California school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,737 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1. District-level spending was $19,508 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Waterford Junior, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Waterford Unified students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency30.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency39.7%
School
State
Not reported

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

Schools in Waterford Unified

5 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Waterford
Total Enrollment
1,737
Teachers (FTE)
82
District spending per student
$19,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waterford Unified?

Waterford Unified has 5 schools in total — 1 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 Waterford Unified?

The average composite rating for Waterford 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 Waterford Unified?

Waterford Unified's district-level spending was $19,508 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 Waterford Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Waterford Unified is 21.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Waterford Unified?

Waterford Junior is the highest-rated school in Waterford Unified with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Waterford Unified?

Across schools in Waterford Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Waterford Unified compare to other districts in California?

Waterford Unified has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 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
30.1%
ELA Proficiency
39.7%

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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