Westminster School District
School District · Westminster, California
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
16
13 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,754
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
16
13 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,754
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Evaluating Westminster?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Westminster as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Demille Elementary
Midway City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willmore Elementary
Westminster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Schroeder Elementary
Huntington Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#151 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,754
+$1,107 vs California median
District size
7,950 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Westminster ranks #151 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Westminster's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Demille Elementary (9.1/10), Willmore Elementary (8.6/10), and Schroeder Elementary (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 Westminster schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Westminster schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Westminster
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demille Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Willmore Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Schroeder Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Helen Stacey Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ada Clegg Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Eastwood Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sequoia Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Johnson Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Warner Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Schmitt Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.3/10, Westminster is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Demille Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Westminster students show an average math proficiency of 51.9% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Westminster with test data.
Schools in Westminster
16 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 3
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 7.3/10. 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 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Westminster?
Across schools in Westminster with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. 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 7.3/10 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 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.2%
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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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