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Templeton Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,236 students in Templeton Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Templeton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
7 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,236 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Templeton Unified School District, which is ranked #478 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#480 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
65%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,532 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 $13,220 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,532
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,220
$18,396
Best Templeton Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Templeton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Templeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Vineyard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 Vineyard Dr.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5840
Grades: 3-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Templeton Independent Study High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Templeton Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Eighth St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5820
Grades: K-2
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Templeton Unified School District?
Templeton Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,236 students.
What is the rank of Templeton Unified School District?
Templeton Unified School District is ranked #478 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Templeton Unified School District?
65% of Templeton Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Templeton Unified School District?
Templeton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Templeton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,220 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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