For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 992 students in Esparto 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 Esparto Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
992 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Esparto Unified School District, which is ranked #1674 of all 1,904 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1649 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
76%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
17%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,279 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,850 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,279
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,850
$18,511
Best Esparto Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17923 Stephens St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Esparto High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17121 Yolo Ave.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Esparto Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Omega St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Esparto Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26058 Country Road 21a
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 992 students.
What is the rank of Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District is ranked #1674 out of 1,904 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 Esparto Unified School District?
76% of Esparto Unified School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Esparto Unified School District?
Esparto Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Esparto Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,850 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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