- Mattole Triple Junction High — Grades 9–12 · 2 students
- Mattole Elementary — Grades K–8 · 27 students
- Honeydew Elementary — Grades K–8 · 13 students
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| Metric | Mattole Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 34 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattole Unified School District (this district) | 8/10 | 78th | 34 |
| Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District | 1/10 | 6th | 962 |
| Del Norte County Unified School District | 3/10 | 23rd | 3,501 |
| Fortuna Union High School District | 4/10 | 38th | 1,066 |
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Ranked against 963 rated districts in CA → 78th percentile → 8/10.
Source: California Dept. of Education CAASPP Smarter Balanced, 2023–24 school year. Full methodology →
About Mattole Unified School District
Zip code 95545 in Mattole, California is served by Mattole Unified School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Kindergarten – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Mattole Unified School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Mattole Unified School District 8 out of 10 — above average among California public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in California’s CAASPP Smarter Balanced assessments (2023–24 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because California is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
⚠️ Small-district caveat. Mattole Unified School District enrolls 34 students. A percentile rank drawn from so few test-takers is statistically unstable — it can move several points from one year to the next on normal variation alone, and a single class of students can swing it. Treat this rating as a rough signal rather than a precise ranking, and look at the school-level detail below before drawing conclusions.
Mattole Unified School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in California. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 95545
Children in zip code 95545 are assigned to Mattole Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 95545, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Mattole Unified School District at (707)629-3311 or visit sites.google.com/site/mattoleunified/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Honeydew
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Mattole Unified School District serves zip code 95545, homes in and around zip code 95545 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Mattole Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 95545.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Mattole Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 95545 data.