For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,357 students in Willows Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Willows Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
1,357 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willows Unified School District, which is ranked #1619 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1605 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
53%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,237 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,772
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,237
$18,396
Best Willows Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willows Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
823 West Laurel St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6605
Gr: 10-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Willows High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 North Murdock Ave.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Willows Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 West Cedar St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6633
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 West French St.
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Willows, CA 95988
(530) 934-6640
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willows Unified School District?
Willows Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,357 students.
What is the rank of Willows Unified School District?
Willows Unified School District is ranked #1619 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Willows Unified School District?
53% of Willows Unified School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willows Unified School District?
Willows Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Willows Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,237 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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