Apple Valley Unified
Apple Valley Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 29.3/100 — 14.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Apple Valley High at 51/100, where 9.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,653 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 31.5%, 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 25.9/100 | 11 | 7.4% | 31.1% |
| High | Developing 48.4/100 | 2 | 9.1% | 34.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Apple Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Apple Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 37.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 31.5%, 13.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Apple Valley High leads the district at 51 with 9.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Apple Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Apple Valley Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
Apple Valley Unified spends $11,653 per student in current expenditures — $3,162 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 (11)
Apple Valley Unified has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.9 — 17.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rio Vista School of Applied Learning with a Scope Score of 35 and 12.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Vista School of Applied Learning Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 2 | Vanguard Preparatory Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Yucca Loma Elementary Apple Valley Unified On the Rise | 9.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | Sitting Bull Academy Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Sycamore Rocks Elementary Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Apple Valley Virtual Academy Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.3% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 6.7% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | Phoenix Academy Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 9 | Mariana Academy Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 10 | Sandia Academy Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 11 | Rancho Verde Elementary Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 1.9% | Needs Support 13/100 |
High Schools (2)
Apple Valley Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.4 — 1.0 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Apple Valley High with a Scope Score of 51 and 9.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Valley High Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 9.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Granite Hills High Apple Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 46/100 |
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 Apple Valley 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