Brea-Olinda Unified
Brea-Olinda Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 58.1/100 — 14.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Olinda Elementary at 77/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,654 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.9%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 61.4 | 6 | 37.0% | 9.7% |
| High | 48.3 | 2 | 16.2% | 38.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Brea-Olinda Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Brea-Olinda Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 61.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 51.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.9%, 1.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.7%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Olinda Elementary leads the district at 77 with 54.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Brea-Olinda Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Brea-Olinda 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Brea-Olinda Unified spends $11,654 per student in current expenditures — $3,161 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 (6)
Brea-Olinda Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.4 — 17.6 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Olinda Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 54.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olinda Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified High Ceiling | 77 | 54.3% | 78.6% | -2.3pp | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| 2 | Mariposa Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around | 72 | 44.0% | 71.4% | -1.0pp | 5.7% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Brea-Olinda Unified Growth Engine | 68 | 43.1% | 70.2% | +7.3pp | 9.2% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Brea Country Hills Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum | 63 | 36.0% | 59.8% | -3.0pp | 7.8% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Laurel Elementary Magnet School of Innovation and Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum | 46 | 23.5% | 53.5% | -7.3pp | 15.6% | 3.0% |
| 6 | Arovista Elementary Brea-Olinda Unified Culture First | 43 | 20.9% | 43.8% | -11.4pp | 15.0% | 0.3% |
High Schools (2)
Brea-Olinda Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.3 — 0.8 points near the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Brea Olinda High with a Scope Score of 71 and 32.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brea Olinda High Brea-Olinda Unified Strong All-Around | 71 | 32.3% | 60.1% | 11.6% | 2.9% |
| 2 | Brea Canyon High (Continuation) Brea-Olinda Unified Building Momentum | 25 | 0.0% | 5.0% | 65.5% | 5.8% |
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 Brea-Olinda 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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