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Antioch Unified

Below Average2024–25 data23 schools · avg 28.3/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
28.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.3
15.0 – 67.4
Avg Exceeded %
6.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
23
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
25.7/100
156.7%32.6%
MiddleNeeds Support
19.0/100
33.2%31.7%
HighDeveloping
41.8/100
58.9%36.9%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Antioch Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
25.7
avg score · 15 schools
Orchard Park
Developing
39/100
Diablo Vista Elementary
Developing
35/100
+12 more elementary schools
Middle
19.0
avg score · 3 schools
Dallas Ranch Middle
Needs Support
23/100
Park Middle
Needs Support
19/100
Antioch Middle
Needs Support
16/100
High
41.8
avg score · 5 schools
Deer Valley High
Developing
49/100
Antioch High
Developing
41/100
+2 more high schools

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

9 On the Rise14 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
50.4%
White
9.6%
Asian
4.6%
Black
23.4%
Other
12.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
74%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,277
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
15,652
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.8%
$11,670 → $13,277
Spending Efficiency
2.13
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 31%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$63,441–$131,859
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
763
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orchard Park
Antioch Unified On the Rise
10.9%Developing
39/100
2Diablo Vista Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
35/100
3Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
33/100
4Muir (John) Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Needs Support
30/100
5Mission Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
8.3%Needs Support
30/100
6Turner Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
28/100
7Kimball Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
25/100
8Sutter Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
5.7%Needs Support
25/100
9Lone Tree Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
7.1%Needs Support
24/100
10Jack London Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
4.0%Needs Support
22/100
11Carmen Dragon Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
5.3%Needs Support
22/100
12Grant Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
5.5%Needs Support
22/100
13Belshaw Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
19/100
14Marsh Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
0.9%Needs Support
16/100
15Fremont 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dallas Ranch Middle
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
23/100
2Park Middle
Antioch Unified On the Rise
3.5%Needs Support
19/100
3Antioch 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dozier-Libbey Medical High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Solid
67/100
2Deer Valley High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
49/100
3Antioch High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
3.0%Developing
41/100
4Bidwell Continuation High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
0.6%Needs Support
29/100
5Live 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Antioch Unified a good school district?
Antioch Unified has 23 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.3/100, which is 15.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Antioch Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Antioch Unified is Dozier-Libbey Medical High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 27.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Antioch Unified spend per student?
Antioch Unified spends $13,277 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Antioch Unified?
Teacher salaries in Antioch Unified range from $63,441–$131,859 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.