Waugh Elementary School District
School District · Petaluma, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,253
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Evaluating Waugh Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waugh Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Meadow Elementary
Petaluma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Corona Creek Elementary
Petaluma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#183 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,253
$3,394 vs California median
District size
791 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +2.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Waugh Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Waugh Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadow Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Corona Creek Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waugh Elementary
Waugh Elementary is a Petaluma, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 791 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.6:1. The district invests $14,253 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Waugh Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meadow Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Waugh Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 65.3% and ELA proficiency of 73.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Waugh Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waugh Elementary with test data.
Schools in Waugh Elementary
2 schools Elementary Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Petaluma
- Total Enrollment
- 791
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waugh Elementary?
Waugh Elementary has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waugh Elementary?
The average composite rating for Waugh Elementary is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waugh Elementary?
Waugh Elementary spends $14,253 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waugh Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waugh Elementary is 22.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waugh Elementary?
Meadow Elementary is the highest-rated school in Waugh Elementary with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Waugh Elementary?
Across schools in Waugh Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.1%
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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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