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Claremont Unified

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 53.3/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
53.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.8
30.7 – 76.5
Avg Exceeded %
27.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
53.6/100
729.8%10.3%
HighSolid
52.2/100
220.8%34.8%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
53.6
avg score · 7 schools
+4 more elementary schools
High
52.2
avg score · 2 schools

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

2 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
52.0%
White
24.4%
Asian
8.5%
Black
5.3%
Other
9.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
39%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,706
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,744
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13%
$11,247 → $12,706
Spending Efficiency
4.20
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 38%Other 3%
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
$61,214–$124,240
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
234
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolScore
1Sycamore Elementary
Claremont Unified High Ceiling
Strong
76/100
2Chaparral Elementary
Claremont Unified Solid Base
Solid
65/100
3Condit Elementary
Claremont Unified Culture First
Solid
57/100
4Mountain View Elementary
Claremont Unified Culture First
Developing
47/100
5Oakmont Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
Developing
45/100
6Sumner Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
Developing
44/100
7Vista 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.

#SchoolScore
1Claremont High
Claremont Unified Strong All-Around
Strong
74/100
2San 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Claremont Unified a good school district?
Claremont Unified has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.3/100, which is 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.8% 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 Claremont Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Claremont Unified is Sycamore Elementary with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 52.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Claremont Unified spend per student?
Claremont Unified spends $12,706 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 Claremont Unified?
Teacher salaries in Claremont Unified range from $61,214–$124,240 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.