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7.7 avg / 10

Wheatland School District

School District · Wheatland, California

Students: 1,333
Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,818

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.3:1

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Evaluating Wheatland?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wheatland as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Wheatland Charter Academy

9.2/10

Beale Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Wheatland Elementary

7.4/10

Wheatland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Lone Tree Elementary

7.2/10

Beale Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

California rank

#98 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,818

+$1,171 vs California median

District size

1,333 students

Smaller than California median

The short answer

Wheatland ranks #98 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Wheatland's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wheatland Charter Academy (9.2/10), Wheatland Elementary (7.4/10), and Lone Tree Elementary (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Wheatland Charter Academy

STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wheatland schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Wheatland

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Wheatland Charter Academy 9.2 / 10
2 Wheatland Elementary 7.4 / 10
3 Lone Tree Elementary 7.2 / 10
4 Bear River 7.1 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 7.7/10, Wheatland is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wheatland Charter Academy, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Wheatland students show an average math proficiency of 48.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.4%.

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 48.7%
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ELA Proficiency 53.4%
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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 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in 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?

Wheatland Charter Academy is the highest-rated school in Wheatland with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Wheatland?

Across schools in Wheatland with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.4%. 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 7.7/10 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 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
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
48.7%
ELA Proficiency
53.4%

Resources

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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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