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Buckeye Union Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 66.9/100

Buckeye Union Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 66.9/100 — 23.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter at 96/100, where 87.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,522 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 6.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
66.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.2
55.0 – 96.3
Avg Exceeded %
42.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 9 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary67.8744.7%5.4%
Middle64.0235.8%9.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
67.8
avg score · 7 schools
Middle
64.0
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Buckeye Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 67.8.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 41.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.2%, 12.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter leads the district at 96 with 87.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Buckeye Union Elementary

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
16.3%
White
58.0%
Asian
13.1%
Black
0.9%
Other
11.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
19%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Buckeye Union Elementary spends $11,522 per student in current expenditures — $3,292 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,522
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,406
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 37.5%
$8,378 → $11,522
Spending Efficiency
5.81
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 31%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
$57,629–$116,656
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
187
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Buckeye Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 67.8 — 24.0 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 7 elementary schools have Scope Scores above 90.

Growth averages -6.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter with a Scope Score of 96 and 87.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Buckeye Union Elementary High Ceiling
9687.8%97.6%-7.2pp4.0%2.0%
2Silva Valley Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Strong All-Around
7544.9%74.5%+1.5pp3.0%1.4%
3Oak Meadow Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
7043.0%74.8%-4.9pp6.0%0.9%
4William Brooks Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
6541.4%67.9%-2.3pp6.3%1.3%
5Charter Montessori Valley View Campus
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
5734.6%62.9%-12.8pp6.6%2.8%
6Blue Oak Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Culture First
5632.7%60.4%-6.6pp6.1%0.8%
7Buckeye Elementary
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
5528.2%56.4%-13.3pp5.6%3.8%

Middle Schools (2)

Buckeye Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.0 — 23.6 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 2 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +0.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Rolling Hills Middle with a Scope Score of 72 and 43.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Rolling Hills Middle
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
7243.6%74.9%-2.7pp7.7%2.0%
2Camerado Springs Middle
Buckeye Union Elementary Building Momentum
5627.9%61.6%+4.0pp10.2%4.7%

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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye Union Elementary a good school district?
Buckeye Union Elementary has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.9/100, which is 23.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 42.7% 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 Buckeye Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Buckeye Union Elementary is Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter with a Scope Score of 96/100 and 87.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Buckeye Union Elementary spend per student?
Buckeye Union Elementary spends $11,522 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 Buckeye Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Buckeye Union Elementary range from $57,629–$116,656 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.