Baldwin Park Unified
Baldwin Park Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.8/100 — 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierra Vista High at 60/100, where 24.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,026 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.2/100 | 9 | 14.6% | 18.7% |
| Middle | Developing 34.6/100 | 3 | 11.9% | 17.6% |
| High | Developing 44.6/100 | 3 | 13.3% | 31.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Baldwin Park Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Baldwin Park Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 37.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.0%, 2.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sierra Vista High leads the district at 60 with 24.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Baldwin Park Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Baldwin Park Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Baldwin Park Unified spends $15,026 per student in current expenditures — $212 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 (9)
Baldwin Park Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.2 — 5.6 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is BP STEM Academy with a Scope Score of 56 and 31.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BP STEM Academy Baldwin Park Unified Growth Engine | 31.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | Kenmore Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 22.3% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | De Anza Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 12.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | Foster Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Tracy Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 38/100 |
| 6 | Walnut Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Ernest R. Geddes Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Vineland Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Charles Bursch Elementary Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 7.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Baldwin Park Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.6 — 5.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -2.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Sierra Vista Middle with a Scope Score of 40 and 13.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista Middle Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | Olive Middle Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | Charles D. Jones Middle Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
High Schools (3)
Baldwin Park Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.6 — 2.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Sierra Vista High with a Scope Score of 60 and 24.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista High Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 24.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Baldwin Park High Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 14.2% | Solid 50/100 |
| 3 | North Park Continuation High Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum | 1.0% | 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 Baldwin Park 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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