Yuba City Unified School District
School District · Yuba City, California
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Yuba City Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Yuba City 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.
Tierra Buena Elementary
Yuba City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Yuba City Independence Academy
Yuba City · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
King Avenue Elementary
Yuba City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#535 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,463
$1,184 vs California median
District size
11,461 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Yuba City Unified ranks #535 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Yuba City Unified's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tierra Buena Elementary (8.5/10), Yuba City Independence Academy (8.1/10), and King Avenue Elementary (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Yuba City Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Yuba City Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Yuba City Unified
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 | Tierra Buena Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Yuba City Independence Academy | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | King Avenue Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Butte Vista Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Albert Powell Continuation | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Yuba City High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | River Valley High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Lincoln Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Barry Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Riverbend Elementary | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Yuba City Unified
Yuba City Unified is a Yuba City, California school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 11,461 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $16,463 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Yuba City Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tierra Buena Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Yuba City Unified students show an average math proficiency of 34.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Yuba City Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Yuba City Unified with test data.
Schools in Yuba City Unified
16 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Yuba City
- Total Enrollment
- 11,461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 579
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yuba City Unified?
Yuba City Unified has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Yuba City Unified?
The average composite rating for Yuba City Unified is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Yuba City Unified?
Yuba City Unified spends $16,463 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yuba City Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Yuba City Unified is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Yuba City Unified?
Tierra Buena Elementary is the highest-rated school in Yuba City Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Yuba City Unified?
Across schools in Yuba City Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Yuba City Unified compare to other districts in California?
Yuba City Unified has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.5%
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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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