Bassett Unified
Bassett Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.8/100 — 4.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bassett Senior High at 58/100, where 22.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,113 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.5/100 | 4 | 14.2% | 15.0% |
| Middle | Developing 32.1/100 | 1 | 11.1% | 20.4% |
| High | Developing 44.2/100 | 2 | 11.4% | 42.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Bassett Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Bassett Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 26.7 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, 5.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Bassett Senior High leads the district at 58 with 22.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Bassett Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Bassett Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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
Bassett Unified spends $14,113 per student in current expenditures — $702 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 (4)
Bassett Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.5 — 4.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +4.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Don Julian Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 14.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Julian Elementary Bassett Unified On the Rise | 14.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | J. E. Van Wig Elementary Bassett Unified On the Rise | 14.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Edgewood Academy Bassett Unified Building Momentum | 19.0% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Sunkist Elementary Bassett Unified Culture First | 9.2% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Bassett Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.1 — 8.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Torch Middle with a Scope Score of 32 and 11.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torch Middle Bassett Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 32/100 |
High Schools (2)
Bassett Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 3.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Bassett Senior High with a Scope Score of 58 and 22.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bassett Senior High Bassett Unified Building Momentum | 22.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Nueva Vista Continuation High Bassett Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 31/100 |
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 Bassett 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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