Azusa Unified
Azusa Unified has 10 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 Azusa High at 48/100, where 11.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,729 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.4/100 | 7 | 11.2% | 24.1% |
| Middle | Needs Support 28.5/100 | 1 | 7.0% | 23.7% |
| High | Developing 42.3/100 | 2 | 7.1% | 43.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Azusa Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Azusa Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 19.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.9%, 9.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Azusa High leads the district at 48 with 11.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Azusa Unified
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Azusa Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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
Azusa Unified spends $15,729 per student in current expenditures — $914 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 (7)
Azusa Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.4 — 8.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Victor F. Hodge Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 15.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor F. Hodge Elementary Azusa Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 42/100 |
| 2 | Valleydale Elementary Azusa Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Henry Dalton Elementary Azusa Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Charles H. Lee Elementary Azusa Unified On the Rise | 7.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Paramount Elementary Azusa Unified Building Momentum | 14.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Magnolia Elementary Azusa Unified Building Momentum | 12.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 7 | Clifford D. Murray Elementary Azusa Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Developing 30/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Azusa Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.5 — 12.0 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Gladstone Middle with a Scope Score of 28 and 7.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gladstone Middle Azusa Unified On the Rise | 7.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
High Schools (2)
Azusa Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 5.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Azusa High with a Scope Score of 48 and 11.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azusa High Azusa Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Sierra High Azusa Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Developing 37/100 |
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 Azusa 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