Center Joint Unified
Center Joint Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 9.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Center High at 54/100, where 17.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,697 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 30.9 | 5 | 11.1% | 19.3% |
| High | 41.6 | 2 | 10.0% | 40.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Center Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Center Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -12.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 33.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.4%, 7.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Center High leads the district at 54 with 17.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Center Joint Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Center Joint Unified spends $12,697 per student in current expenditures — $2,118 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 (5)
Center Joint Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 12.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -12.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rex Fortune Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 20.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rex Fortune Elementary Center Joint Unified Culture First | 46 | 20.8% | 44.2% | +2.6pp | 10.5% | 0.9% |
| 2 | North Country Elementary Center Joint Unified Building Momentum | 34 | 11.5% | 32.3% | -23.5pp | 18.8% | 1.3% |
| 3 | Cyril Spinelli Elementary Center Joint Unified Building Momentum | 27 | 9.1% | 26.0% | -19.8pp | 20.4% | 1.9% |
| 4 | Oak Hill Elementary Center Joint Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 9.9% | 29.7% | -13.4pp | 17.9% | 4.4% |
| 5 | Arthur S. Dudley Elementary Center Joint Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 4.4% | 18.6% | -10.3pp | 28.8% | 6.6% |
High Schools (2)
Center Joint Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.6 — 5.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Center High with a Scope Score of 54 and 17.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center High Center Joint Unified Building Momentum | 54 | 17.9% | 44.3% | 27.3% | 7.3% |
| 2 | McClellan High (Continuation) Center Joint Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 2.2% | 4.3% | 54.3% | 3.0% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Center Joint 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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