Cabrillo Unified
Cabrillo Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 48.0/100 — 4.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Farallone View Elementary at 66/100, where 37.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,847 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 48.0/100 | 3 | 23.3% | 14.4% |
| Middle | Developing 37.3/100 | 1 | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| High | Solid 58.7/100 | 1 | 10.6% | 20.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Cabrillo Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Cabrillo Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 58.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 35.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.7%, 2.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Farallone View Elementary leads the district at 66 with 37.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Cabrillo Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Cabrillo 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
Cabrillo Unified spends $13,847 per student in current expenditures — $968 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 (3)
Cabrillo Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.0 — 4.2 points above the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +5.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Farallone View Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 37.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farallone View Elementary Cabrillo Unified Growth Engine | 37.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | El Granada Elementary Cabrillo Unified Building Momentum | 24.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Alvin S. Hatch Elementary Cabrillo Unified Culture First | 8.5% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Cabrillo Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.3 — 3.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -7.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate with a Scope Score of 37 and 13.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Cabrillo Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 37/100 |
High Schools (1)
Cabrillo Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.7 — 11.2 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Half Moon Bay High with a Scope Score of 59 and 10.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Moon Bay High Cabrillo Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Solid 59/100 |
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 Cabrillo 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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