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6.7 avg / 10

Westminster School District

School District · Westminster, California

Students: 7,950
Teachers (FTE): 357

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

16

13 elem, 3 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,754

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#231 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,754

+$1,107 vs California median

District size

7,950 students

Much larger than California median

About Westminster

Westminster is a Westminster, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 7,950 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1. The district invests $18,754 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Westminster demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Demille Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Westminster students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.3%
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ELA Proficiency 51.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Westminster with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Westminster
Total Enrollment
7,950
Teachers (FTE)
357
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Westminster?

Westminster has 16 schools in total — 13 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Westminster?

The average composite rating for Westminster is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Westminster?

Westminster spends $18,754 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Westminster?

The average student-teacher ratio in Westminster is 22.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Westminster?

Demille Elementary is the highest-rated school in Westminster with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Westminster?

Across schools in Westminster with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Westminster compare to other districts in California?

Westminster has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 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
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
44.3%
ELA Proficiency
51.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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