Baker Valley Unified
Baker Valley Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 23.9/100 — 19.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Baker High at 35/100, where 4.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $24,843 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.9%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 16.6/100 | 1 | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Middle | Needs Support 20.3/100 | 1 | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| High | Developing 34.8/100 | 1 | 4.5% | 26.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Baker Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Baker Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 34.8.
Consistency: Score range of 18.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.9%, 0.8pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Baker High leads the district at 35 with 4.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Baker Valley Unified
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Baker Valley Unified spends $24,843 per student in current expenditures — $10,028 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 (1)
Baker Valley Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 16.6 — 27.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Baker Elementary with a Scope Score of 17 and 0.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Elementary Baker Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Baker Valley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 20.3 — 20.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
The highest-scoring middle school is Baker Junior High with a Scope Score of 20 and 0.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Junior High Baker Valley Unified Culture First | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
High Schools (1)
Baker Valley Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.8 — 12.7 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Baker High with a Scope Score of 35 and 4.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker High Baker Valley Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Developing 35/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Baker 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
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