Chino Valley Unified
Chino Valley Unified has 28 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 54.4/100 — 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Country Springs Elementary at 89/100, where 70.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,682 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 53.4/100 | 23 | 32.2% | 13.2% |
| High | Solid 58.7/100 | 5 | 22.5% | 30.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Chino Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Chino Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 58.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 62.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.3%, 1.8pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Country Springs Elementary leads the district at 89 with 70.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Chino Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Chino Valley Unified are classified as Growth Engine (4) or 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
Chino Valley Unified spends $11,682 per student in current expenditures — $3,132 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 (23)
Chino Valley Unified has 23 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.4 — 9.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 5 of 23 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Country Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 89 and 70.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country Springs Elementary Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling | 70.9% | Strong 89/100 |
| 2 | Michael G. Wickman Elementary Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling | 61.0% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Rolling Ridge Elementary Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling | 60.7% | Strong 79/100 |
| 4 | Hidden Trails Elementary Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling | 57.0% | Strong 78/100 |
| 5 | Butterfield Ranch Elementary Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine | 49.4% | Strong 73/100 |
| 6 | Eagle Canyon Elementary Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine | 46.1% | Solid 67/100 |
| 7 | Cal Aero Preserve Academy Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 35.1% | Solid 61/100 |
| 8 | Oak Ridge Elementary Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine | 39.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 9 | Edwin Rhodes Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 35.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 10 | Gerald F. Litel Elementary Chino Valley Unified Culture First | 35.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 11 | Chaparral Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 30.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 12 | Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental Chino Valley Unified Culture First | 28.6% | Solid 52/100 |
| 13 | Liberty Elementary Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine | 26.4% | Solid 52/100 |
| 14 | Glenmeade Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 26.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 15 | E. J. Marshall Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.8% | Developing 46/100 |
| 16 | Legacy Academy Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 25.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 17 | Levi H. Dickey Elementary Chino Valley Unified Culture First | 15.6% | Developing 39/100 |
| 18 | Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary Chino Valley Unified On the Rise | 15.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 19 | Alicia Cortez Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 20 | Howard Cattle Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 16.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 21 | Dickson Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 9.6% | Developing 36/100 |
| 22 | Newman Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 30/100 |
| 23 | Walnut Avenue Elementary Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
High Schools (5)
Chino Valley Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.7 — 11.2 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 5 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Ruben S. Ayala High with a Scope Score of 77 and 42.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruben S. Ayala High Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 42.2% | Strong 77/100 |
| 2 | Chino Hills High Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 30.8% | Solid 70/100 |
| 3 | Don Antonio Lugo High Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Chino High Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Buena Vista Continuation High Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Developing 34/100 |
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 Chino Valley 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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