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Berryessa Union Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 59.2/100

Berryessa Union Elementary has 10 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 15.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierramont Middle at 69/100, where 39.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,230 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
59.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.8
48.0 – 68.8
Avg Exceeded %
37.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary59.1739.4%11.6%
Middle59.3332.2%12.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Berryessa Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
59.1
avg score · 7 schools
Middle
59.3
avg score · 3 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Berryessa Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 59.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 20.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.9%, 6.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Sierramont Middle leads the district at 69 with 39.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Berryessa Union Elementary

3 Growth Engine2 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Berryessa Union Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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
26.0%
White
4.4%
Asian
50.9%
Black
1.5%
Other
17.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
29%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Berryessa Union Elementary spends $13,230 per student in current expenditures — $1,584 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,230
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,534
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 25.8%
$10,515 → $13,230
Spending Efficiency
4.47
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 35%Other 3%
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
$71,289–$136,423
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
300
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Berryessa Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.1 — 15.3 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.6pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Northwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 45.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Northwood Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
6645.7%67.4%+12.1pp8.4%0.5%
2Ruskin Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around
6250.6%69.0%+3.2pp10.5%0.1%
3Vinci Park Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base
6139.8%66.9%-13.8pp13.4%0.1%
4Majestic Way Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
6139.3%62.6%+9.0pp10.9%0.3%
5Noble Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
5942.5%64.3%-9.4pp11.2%0.6%
6Summerdale Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First
5734.2%61.7%-12.3pp11.5%0.4%
7Brooktree Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine
4824.1%45.1%+7.3pp15.4%0.2%

Middle Schools (3)

Berryessa Union Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.3 — 18.8 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Sierramont Middle with a Scope Score of 69 and 39.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Sierramont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around
6939.6%67.0%+2.0pp9.6%1.0%
2Piedmont Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
5527.1%51.8%-1.0pp13.5%2.9%
3Morrill Middle
Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum
5429.8%53.6%-3.7pp14.2%2.1%

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 Berryessa Union Elementary

  • 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 Berryessa Union Elementary a good school district?
Berryessa Union Elementary has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.2/100, which is 15.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.3% 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 Berryessa Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Berryessa Union Elementary is Sierramont Middle with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 39.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Berryessa Union Elementary spend per student?
Berryessa Union Elementary spends $13,230 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 Berryessa Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Berryessa Union Elementary range from $71,289–$136,423 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.