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Baldwin Park Unified

Below Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 38.8/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
38.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.2
23.1 – 60.4
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
38.2/100
914.6%18.7%
MiddleDeveloping
34.6/100
311.9%17.6%
HighDeveloping
44.6/100
313.3%31.1%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
38.2
avg score · 9 schools
BP STEM Academy
Solid
56/100
Kenmore Elementary
Developing
46/100
De Anza Elementary
Developing
39/100
+6 more elementary schools
Middle
34.6
avg score · 3 schools
Sierra Vista Middle
Developing
40/100
Olive Middle
Developing
36/100
Charles D. Jones Middle
Needs Support
28/100
High
44.6
avg score · 3 schools

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

1 Growth Engine1 Culture First13 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
89.6%
White
1.0%
Asian
6.7%
Black
0.4%
Other
2.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
92%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,026
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
11,569
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 54.4%
$9,734 → $15,026
Spending Efficiency
2.58
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 35%Other 5%
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
$60,803–$133,806
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
584
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1BP STEM Academy
Baldwin Park Unified Growth Engine
31.3%Solid
56/100
2Kenmore Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
46/100
3De Anza Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
39/100
4Foster Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
39/100
5Tracy Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Culture First
11.7%Developing
38/100
6Walnut Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
35/100
7Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
10.3%Developing
33/100
8Vineland Elementary
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
31/100
9Charles 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierra Vista Middle
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
40/100
2Olive Middle
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
36/100
3Charles 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierra Vista High
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
24.6%Solid
60/100
2Baldwin Park High
Baldwin Park Unified Building Momentum
14.2%Solid
50/100
3North 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Baldwin Park Unified a good school district?
Baldwin Park Unified has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8/100, which is 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.8% 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 Baldwin Park Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Baldwin Park Unified is Sierra Vista High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 24.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Baldwin Park Unified spend per student?
Baldwin Park Unified spends $15,026 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 Baldwin Park Unified?
Teacher salaries in Baldwin Park Unified range from $60,803–$133,806 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.