Alvord Unified
Alvord Unified has 23 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.1/100 — 7.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hillcrest High at 61/100, where 16.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,196 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.0/100 | 14 | 11.7% | 19.1% |
| Middle | Developing 31.3/100 | 4 | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| High | Developing 43.0/100 | 5 | 7.3% | 40.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Alvord Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Alvord Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 39.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.1%, 6.0pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Hillcrest High leads the district at 61 with 16.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Alvord Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Alvord Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Alvord Unified spends $15,196 per student in current expenditures — $381 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (14)
Alvord Unified has 14 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.0 — 8.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lake Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 34.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Hills Elementary Alvord Unified Solid Base | 34.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Promenade Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 24.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Twinhill Elementary Alvord Unified On the Rise | 8.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | Allan Orrenmaa Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 36/100 |
| 5 | Collett Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 6 | Valley View Elementary Alvord Unified Culture First | 11.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 7 | Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Myra Linn Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 9.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary Alvord Unified On the Rise | 9.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | Rosemary Kennedy Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | La Granada Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 7.2% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 12 | Foothill Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 13 | Terrace Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 6.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 14 | Arlanza Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
Alvord Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.3 — 9.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Ysmael Villegas Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 16.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ysmael Villegas Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 16.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 2 | Arizona Middle Alvord Unified On the Rise | 10.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Loma Vista Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Wells Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
High Schools (5)
Alvord Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.0 — 4.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Hillcrest High with a Scope Score of 61 and 16.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 16.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | La Sierra High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 12.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Norte Vista High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Alvord Alternative Continuation High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 5 | Alvord High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Alvord Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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