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7.9 avg / 10

Wheatland School District

School District · Wheatland, California

Students: 1,333
Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

7.9

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,818

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#31 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,818

+$1,171 vs California median

District size

1,333 students

Smaller than California median

About Wheatland

Wheatland is a Wheatland, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,333 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The district invests $18,818 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.9/10, Wheatland is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

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

In standardized testing, Wheatland students show an average math proficiency of 43.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 43.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Wheatland with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Wheatland
Total Enrollment
1,333
Teachers (FTE)
69
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wheatland?

Wheatland has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Wheatland?

The average composite rating for Wheatland is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wheatland?

Wheatland spends $18,818 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Wheatland?

The average student-teacher ratio in Wheatland is 19.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Wheatland?

Lone Tree Elementary is the highest-rated school in Wheatland with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Wheatland?

Across schools in Wheatland with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Wheatland compare to other districts in California?

Wheatland has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 4 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
7.9/10
Math Proficiency
43.4%
ELA Proficiency
52.6%

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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