Chawanakee Unified
Chawanakee Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.5/100 — 4.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Minarets Charter High at 55/100, where 21.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,091 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 32.7 | 4 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| High | 53.2 | 2 | 19.0% | 32.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Chawanakee Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Chawanakee Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 31.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.8%, 1.7pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Minarets Charter High leads the district at 55 with 21.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Chawanakee Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Chawanakee Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
Chawanakee Unified spends $11,091 per student in current expenditures — $3,723 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 (4)
Chawanakee Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7 — 11.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Hillside Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 14.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillside Elementary Chawanakee Unified Culture First | 37 | 14.2% | 36.1% | +2.9pp | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Spring Valley Elementary Chawanakee Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 14.5% | 35.6% | -3.7pp | 10.4% | 3.6% |
| 3 | North Fork Elementary Chawanakee Unified Building Momentum | 34 | 11.9% | 30.4% | -6.4pp | 24.8% | 2.3% |
| 4 | Chawanakee Academy Charter Chawanakee Unified On the Rise | 23 | 2.6% | 11.2% | +10.5pp | 12.1% | 0.7% |
High Schools (2)
Chawanakee Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.2 — 5.7 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Minarets Charter High with a Scope Score of 55 and 21.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minarets Charter High Chawanakee Unified Building Momentum | 55 | 21.8% | 47.6% | 32.3% | 4.4% |
| 2 | Minarets High Chawanakee Unified Building Momentum | 51 | 16.3% | 40.7% | 33.1% | 5.3% |
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 Chawanakee 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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