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Beverly Hills Unified

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 67.3/100

Beverly Hills Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 67.3/100 — 23.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is El Rodeo Elementary at 76/100, where 54.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $23,640 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
67.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.6
60.0 – 75.5
Avg Exceeded %
43.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary70.7251.4%11.4%
Middle60.0136.0%16.2%
High67.9136.6%17.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Beverly Hills Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
70.7
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
60.0
avg score · 1 school
High
67.9
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Beverly Hills Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 70.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 15.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.1%, 4.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: El Rodeo Elementary leads the district at 76 with 54.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Beverly Hills Unified

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
15.8%
White
64.5%
Asian
8.9%
Black
2.1%
Other
8.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
-2%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Beverly Hills Unified spends $23,640 per student in current expenditures — $8,825 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$23,640
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,313
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 42.2%
$16,625 → $23,640
Spending Efficiency
2.85
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 41%Other 1%
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
$74,743–$142,810
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
255
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (2)

Beverly Hills Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.7 — 26.9 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 2 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -5.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is El Rodeo Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 54.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1El Rodeo Elementary
Beverly Hills Unified High Ceiling
7654.7%78.9%+3.3pp9.5%1.4%
2Horace Mann Elementary
Beverly Hills Unified Building Momentum
6648.2%71.4%-15.1pp13.4%0.8%

Middle Schools (1)

Beverly Hills Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.0 — 19.5 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +2.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Beverly Vista Middle with a Scope Score of 60 and 36.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Beverly Vista Middle
Beverly Hills Unified Strong All-Around
6036.0%63.8%+2.3pp16.2%2.3%

High Schools (1)

Beverly Hills Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.9 — 20.4 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Beverly Hills High with a Scope Score of 68 and 36.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Beverly Hills High
Beverly Hills Unified Strong All-Around
6836.6%59.7%17.5%3.2%

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 Beverly Hills 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 Beverly Hills Unified a good school district?
Beverly Hills Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.3/100, which is 23.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 43.9% 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 Beverly Hills Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Beverly Hills Unified is El Rodeo Elementary with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 54.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Beverly Hills Unified spend per student?
Beverly Hills Unified spends $23,640 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 Beverly Hills Unified?
Teacher salaries in Beverly Hills Unified range from $74,743–$142,810 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.