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Chino Valley Unified

Above Average2024–25 data28 schools · avg 54.4/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
54.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
62.7
26.3 – 89.0
Avg Exceeded %
30.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
28
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
53.4/100
2332.2%13.2%
HighSolid
58.7/100
522.5%30.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Chino Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
53.4
avg score · 23 schools
+20 more elementary schools
High
58.7
avg score · 5 schools
Chino Hills High
Solid
70/100
+2 more high schools

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

4 High Ceiling4 Growth Engine3 Culture First2 Strong All-Around14 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
59.8%
White
9.4%
Asian
18.3%
Black
4.1%
Other
8.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
58%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,682
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
26,520
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.8%
$9,751 → $11,682
Spending Efficiency
4.65
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 34%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$60,908–$127,536
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,297
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Country Springs Elementary
Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling
70.9%Strong
89/100
2Michael G. Wickman Elementary
Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling
61.0%Strong
81/100
3Rolling Ridge Elementary
Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling
60.7%Strong
79/100
4Hidden Trails Elementary
Chino Valley Unified High Ceiling
57.0%Strong
78/100
5Butterfield Ranch Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine
49.4%Strong
73/100
6Eagle Canyon Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine
46.1%Solid
67/100
7Cal Aero Preserve Academy
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
35.1%Solid
61/100
8Oak Ridge Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine
39.9%Solid
60/100
9Edwin Rhodes Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
35.9%Solid
58/100
10Gerald F. Litel Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Culture First
35.5%Solid
54/100
11Chaparral Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
30.3%Solid
52/100
12Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
Chino Valley Unified Culture First
28.6%Solid
52/100
13Liberty Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Growth Engine
26.4%Solid
52/100
14Glenmeade Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
26.7%Developing
46/100
15E. J. Marshall Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
46/100
16Legacy Academy
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Developing
41/100
17Levi H. Dickey Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Culture First
15.6%Developing
39/100
18Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary
Chino Valley Unified On the Rise
15.8%Developing
37/100
19Alicia Cortez Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
36/100
20Howard Cattle Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
36/100
21Dickson Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Developing
36/100
22Newman Elementary
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
30/100
23Walnut 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ruben S. Ayala High
Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around
42.2%Strong
77/100
2Chino Hills High
Chino Valley Unified Strong All-Around
30.8%Solid
70/100
3Don Antonio Lugo High
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Solid
57/100
4Chino High
Chino Valley Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
56/100
5Buena 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Chino Valley Unified a good school district?
Chino Valley Unified has 28 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.4/100, which is 10.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Chino Valley Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Chino Valley Unified is Country Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 89/100 and 70.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Chino Valley Unified spend per student?
Chino Valley Unified spends $11,682 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Chino Valley Unified?
Teacher salaries in Chino Valley Unified range from $60,908–$127,536 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.