Ramona City Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ramona City Unified

Ramona City Unified serves a student population from kindergarten through twelfth grade across a rural and semi-rural region in San Diego County, encompassing the town of Ramona and surrounding communities. The district operates a mix of traditional elementary, middle, and high schools alongside alternative programs including a continuation school, an independent study program, a Montessori school, and what it calls an academy.

The district's academic standing sits above the midpoint among Tulare County's districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Reading proficiency across the district averages in the low-to-mid range. Students show relatively stronger performance in seventh-grade reading, where proficiency is markedly higher. In grades three through six, reading proficiency clusters around the lower-to-middle band. Mathematics proficiency is more consistently weaker. Third grade shows slightly stronger math results, but proficiency drops sharply by fifth grade and remains low through eighth grade. Science proficiency, tested in fifth and eighth grades, falls into the lower range on both assessments. These patterns suggest the district faces particular challenges in mathematics instruction and in maintaining gains as students progress into middle school.

A substantial concern is chronic absenteeism. The district sits in the bottom quartile among county districts on this measure, with rates well above the county median, indicating that attendance barriers are real and significant. Chronic absenteeism at this level can amplify academic gaps and reflects real challenges in the community or district context that families should understand.

Per-pupil spending in the district falls in the lower range compared to other districts in the county. This may constrain resources for academic supports, materials, and staffing, a reality the district faces in its immediate operating environment.

The district's facilities present a documented constraint. In November 2024, voters rejected a school facilities bond, the seventh such failed measure in the district's history. Without this funding, the district must divert operating dollars to address aging portable classrooms, leaking roofs, and outdated plumbing and fire alarm systems. This ongoing facilities shortfall means less current funding available for academic programs and direct student support.

The student body is diverse, with roughly equal shares of Hispanic and white students. The district enrolls a small number of Asian, Black, and American Indian students, along with students who identify as multiracial. Data on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner status were not available, limiting a full picture of economic and language-support needs.

The housing market around the district reflects a moderately priced area within San Diego County. Home values have edged down slightly year over year, and rents have risen modestly. The affordability index suggests housing costs relative to income are substantial but not extreme compared to many parts of the county. Families considering Ramona should factor in the long-term facilities funding challenge as part of the community's educational outlook.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,077

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 47%

Black 1%

White 45%

Asian 1%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

36%

—

Gr 3

37%

48%

Gr 4

32%

52%

Gr 5

26%

53%

Gr 6

34%

58%

Gr 7

43%

73%

Gr 8

32%

61%

Gr 11

48%

—

Math

Gr ALL

22%

—

Gr 3

34%

59%

Gr 4

24%

52%

Gr 5

13%

39%

Gr 6

26%

51%

Gr 7

18%

37%

Gr 8

16%

42%

Gr 11

24%

—

Science

Gr ALL

22%

—

Gr 5

16%

44%

Gr 8

21%

51%

Gr 11

31%

—

Gr HS

22%

—

Gr UG_SEC

30%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

Barnett Elementary

Hanson Elementary

Montecito High (Continuation)

Ramona Elementary

Ramona High

James Dukes Elementary

Olive Peirce Middle

Mountain Valley Academy

Mt. Woodson Elementary

Future Bound Independent Study Secondary

Ramona Community Montessori

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 4

21%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

26%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

25%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

50%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$816,373

Year-over-year change-1.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$762K to $1.2M

vs. state typical1.05x

vs. national typical2.22x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92065	Ramona	$817K	-1.5%	99.3%
92070	Santa Ysabel	$762K	-0.3%	0.6%
92064	Poway	$1.2M	-3.9%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,216/mo

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,215 to $3,008/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92065	Ramona	$2,215	+2.2%	99.3%
92064	Poway	$3,008	-0.5%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,119/mo

Home price / national median income9.8x

Annual rent / national median income31.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,904/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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