Woodland Joint Unified School District
School District · Woodland, California
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Evaluating Woodland Joint Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Woodland Joint Unified 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.
Spring Lake Elementary
Woodland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pioneer High
Woodland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plainfield Elementary
Woodland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#433 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,138
$1,509 vs California median
District size
9,483 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Woodland Joint Unified ranks #433 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Woodland Joint Unified's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spring Lake Elementary (8.8/10), Pioneer High (7.5/10), and Plainfield Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Woodland Joint Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Woodland Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Woodland Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Lake Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Pioneer High | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Plainfield Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Woodland Senior High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Douglass Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Freeman Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Cache Creek High (continuation) | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Zamora Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Science & Technology Academy at Knights Landing | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodland Prairie Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Woodland Joint Unified
Woodland Joint Unified is a Woodland, California school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 9,483 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1. The district invests $16,138 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Woodland Joint Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Spring Lake Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Woodland Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.2%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Woodland Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Woodland Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Woodland Joint Unified
17 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Woodland
- Total Enrollment
- 9,483
- Teachers (FTE)
- 435
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Woodland Joint Unified?
Woodland Joint Unified has 17 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Woodland Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Woodland Joint Unified is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Woodland Joint Unified?
Woodland Joint Unified spends $16,138 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Woodland Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Woodland Joint Unified is 21.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Woodland Joint Unified?
Spring Lake Elementary is the highest-rated school in Woodland Joint Unified with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Woodland Joint Unified?
Across schools in Woodland Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Woodland Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Woodland Joint Unified has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 17 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.2%
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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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