Antioch Unified
Antioch Unified has 23 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 28.3/100 — 15.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dozier-Libbey Medical High at 67/100, where 27.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,277 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 33.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 25.7/100 | 15 | 6.7% | 32.6% |
| Middle | Needs Support 19.0/100 | 3 | 3.2% | 31.7% |
| High | Developing 41.8/100 | 5 | 8.9% | 36.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Antioch Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Antioch Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 52.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 33.4%, 15.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Dozier-Libbey Medical High leads the district at 67 with 27.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Antioch Unified
Hidden gems: 9 schools in Antioch Unified are classified as On the Rise (9) — 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
Antioch Unified spends $13,277 per student in current expenditures — $1,538 below 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 (15)
Antioch Unified has 15 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.7 — 18.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +1.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Orchard Park with a Scope Score of 39 and 10.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orchard Park Antioch Unified On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 2 | Diablo Vista Elementary Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 12.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Muir (John) Elementary Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 5 | Mission Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 8.3% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 6 | Turner Elementary Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 7 | Kimball Elementary Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | Sutter Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 5.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 9 | Lone Tree Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 7.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 10 | Jack London Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 4.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 11 | Carmen Dragon Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 5.3% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | Grant Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 5.5% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 13 | Belshaw Elementary Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 14 | Marsh Elementary Antioch Unified On the Rise | 0.9% | Needs Support 16/100 |
| 15 | Fremont Elementary Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Antioch Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 19.0 — 21.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Dallas Ranch Middle with a Scope Score of 23 and 4.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Ranch Middle Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 4.8% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 2 | Park Middle Antioch Unified On the Rise | 3.5% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 3 | Antioch Middle Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 1.3% | Needs Support 16/100 |
High Schools (5)
Antioch Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.8 — 5.7 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Dozier-Libbey Medical High with a Scope Score of 67 and 27.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dozier-Libbey Medical High Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 27.2% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Deer Valley High Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Antioch High Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 3.0% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Bidwell Continuation High Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 0.6% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 5 | Live Oak High (Continuation) Antioch Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
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 Antioch 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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