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6.1 avg / 10

West Contra Costa Unified School District

School District · Richmond, California

Students: 25,575
Teachers (FTE): 1,190

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

52

37 elem, 6 mid, 8 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,205

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#384 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,205

+$1,558 vs California median

District size

25,575 students

Much larger than California median

About West Contra Costa Unified

West Contra Costa Unified is a Richmond, California school district serving 52 schools. The district educates 25,575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $19,205 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, West Contra Costa Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ohlone Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, West Contra Costa Unified students show an average math proficiency of 24.3% and ELA proficiency of 31.7%.

The district includes 37 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 8 high schools.

District Map

Schools in West Contra Costa Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 24.3%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in West Contra Costa Unified with test data.

Schools in West Contra Costa Unified

52 schools
Elementary Schools 37
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 8
Other Schools 1

District Details

City
Richmond
Total Enrollment
25,575
Teachers (FTE)
1,190
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?

West Contra Costa Unified has 52 schools in total — 37 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for West Contra Costa Unified?

The average composite rating for West Contra Costa Unified is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Contra Costa Unified?

West Contra Costa Unified spends $19,205 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West Contra Costa Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Contra Costa Unified is 21.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Contra Costa Unified?

Ohlone Elementary is the highest-rated school in West Contra Costa Unified with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in West Contra Costa Unified?

Across schools in West Contra Costa Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West Contra Costa Unified compare to other districts in California?

West Contra Costa Unified has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 52 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
24.3%
ELA Proficiency
31.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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