Top Rankings
Washington Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 746 students in Washington Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Washington Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
746 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #156 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
53%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,147 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,147
$19,974
Spending / Student
$12,583
$18,396
Best Washington Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toro Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22500 Portola Dr.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Grades: K-3
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 Corral De Tierra Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1331
Grades: 4-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
San Benancio Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-1172
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
43 San Benancio Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 484-9691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Union Elementary School District?
Washington Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 746 students.
What is the rank of Washington Union Elementary School District?
Washington Union Elementary School District is ranked #156 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Union Elementary School District?
53% of Washington Union Elementary School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Union Elementary School District?
Washington Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Washington Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,583 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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