Borrego Springs Unified
Borrego Springs Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.1/100 — 8.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Borrego Springs High at 47/100, where 11.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $19,247 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 33.5/100 | 1 | 7.7% | 24.9% |
| Middle | Needs Support 24.8/100 | 1 | 4.7% | 19.0% |
| High | Developing 46.9/100 | 1 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Borrego Springs Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Borrego Springs Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.6%, 6.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Borrego Springs High leads the district at 47 with 11.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Borrego Springs Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Borrego Springs Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
Borrego Springs Unified spends $19,247 per student in current expenditures — $4,432 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (1)
Borrego Springs Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 10.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -9.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Borrego Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 7.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borrego Springs Elementary Borrego Springs Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Developing 34/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Borrego Springs Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.8 — 15.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +5.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Borrego Springs Middle with a Scope Score of 25 and 4.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borrego Springs Middle Borrego Springs Unified On the Rise | 4.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (1)
Borrego Springs Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.9 — 0.6 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Borrego Springs High with a Scope Score of 47 and 11.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borrego Springs High Borrego Springs Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 47/100 |
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 Borrego Springs 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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