Caruthers Unified
Caruthers Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 45.2/100 — 1.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Caruthers High at 57/100, where 14.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,441 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 39.5 | 2 | 12.6% | 11.9% |
| High | 56.6 | 1 | 14.1% | 20.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Caruthers Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Caruthers Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 56.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 21.0 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.8%, 3.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Caruthers High leads the district at 57 with 14.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Caruthers Unified spends $15,441 per student in current expenditures — $627 above 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 (2)
Caruthers Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.5 — 4.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Caruthers Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 17.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caruthers Elementary Caruthers Unified Building Momentum | 44 | 17.6% | 42.9% | -13.7pp | 8.2% | 2.5% |
| 2 | Monroe Elementary Caruthers Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 7.6% | 31.2% | +1.6pp | 15.7% | 3.9% |
High Schools (1)
Caruthers Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.6 — 9.1 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Caruthers High with a Scope Score of 57 and 14.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caruthers High Caruthers Unified Building Momentum | 57 | 14.1% | 36.3% | 20.5% | 4.2% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Caruthers 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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