Claremont Unified
Claremont Unified has 9 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 53.3/100 — 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sycamore Elementary at 76/100, where 52.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,706 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 53.6/100 | 7 | 29.8% | 10.3% |
| High | Solid 52.2/100 | 2 | 20.8% | 34.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Claremont Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Claremont Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 45.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.8%, 2.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sycamore Elementary leads the district at 76 with 52.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Claremont 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
Claremont Unified spends $12,706 per student in current expenditures — $2,108 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 (7)
Claremont Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.6 — 9.9 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 7 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -9.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Sycamore Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 52.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sycamore Elementary Claremont Unified High Ceiling | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Chaparral Elementary Claremont Unified Solid Base | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Condit Elementary Claremont Unified Culture First | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Mountain View Elementary Claremont Unified Culture First | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | Oakmont Elementary Claremont Unified Building Momentum | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Sumner Elementary Claremont Unified Building Momentum | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Vista del Valle Elementary Claremont Unified Building Momentum | Developing 41/100 |
High Schools (2)
Claremont Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.2 — 4.7 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Claremont High with a Scope Score of 74 and 39.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont High Claremont Unified Strong All-Around | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | San Antonio High (Continuation) Claremont Unified Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
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 Claremont 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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