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Clovis Unified

Above Average2024–25 data42 schools · avg 55.4/100

Clovis Unified has 42 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 55.4/100 — 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Clovis North High at 79/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,375 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.7
19.0 – 78.7
Avg Exceeded %
33.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
42
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 42 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary54.53633.7%15.0%
High60.6631.4%26.3%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
54.5
avg score · 36 schools
High
60.6
avg score · 6 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Clovis Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 60.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 59.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.6%, 1.5pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Clovis North High leads the district at 79 with 54.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Clovis Unified

5 High Ceiling3 Strong All-Around3 Growth Engine3 On the Rise26 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 6 schools in Clovis Unified are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (3) — 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
43.4%
White
29.9%
Asian
15.0%
Black
3.3%
Other
8.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
47%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Clovis Unified spends $12,375 per student in current expenditures — $2,439 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,375
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
42,790
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16.6%
$10,611 → $12,375
Spending Efficiency
4.48
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%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
$59,054–$147,789
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
4,059
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (36)

Clovis Unified has 36 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.5 — 10.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 6 of 36 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -5.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Woods (Harold L.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 56.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Woods (Harold L.) Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
7656.4%80.8%-4.4pp10.4%1.7%
2Liberty Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
7559.0%78.6%-2.6pp13.9%2.1%
3James S. Fugman Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
7356.5%78.6%+3.8pp9.4%1.2%
4Dry Creek Elementary
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
7350.0%79.8%-5.6pp6.5%0.9%
5Red Bank Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
7248.1%73.4%-3.9pp8.7%1.7%
6Bud Rank Elementary
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
7249.4%75.9%-1.4pp8.2%1.6%
7Copper Hills Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
6848.6%72.6%-7.2pp12.3%1.7%
8Riverview Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
6746.5%70.8%-11.5pp9.3%1.7%
9Garfield Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
6647.6%76.2%-14.0pp9.5%3.4%
10Mickey Cox Elementary
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
6236.7%60.7%+3.6pp16.4%3.2%
11Century Elementary
Clovis Unified Solid Base
6139.9%67.9%-16.0pp13.9%1.7%
12Fort Washington Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5737.0%63.8%-17.4pp15.0%3.6%
13Cedarwood Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5634.3%61.1%-7.3pp13.0%1.8%
14Jefferson Elementary
Clovis Unified Growth Engine
5527.6%54.2%+12.5pp20.4%4.0%
15Maple Creek Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5532.6%56.8%-20.1pp15.9%2.3%
16Reagan Elementary
Clovis Unified Growth Engine
5434.7%62.4%+16.6pp12.9%3.6%
17Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5431.3%58.5%-5.3pp13.3%1.5%
18Valley Oak Elementary
Clovis Unified On the Rise
5432.5%59.6%+4.2pp14.9%1.1%
19Freedom Elementary
Clovis Unified Growth Engine
5330.3%59.9%+5.2pp14.3%4.3%
20Lincoln Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5232.8%59.9%-4.0pp17.6%2.6%
21Clovis Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5234.2%62.5%-19.3pp12.5%4.5%
22Janet L. Young Elementary
Clovis Unified On the Rise
5127.2%54.3%+4.2pp14.4%1.8%
23Clovis Online Charter
Clovis Unified Culture First
5024.0%51.0%-1.7pp6.4%0.5%
24Nelson Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5025.6%52.8%-2.8pp17.8%5.0%
25Temperance-Kutner Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
5022.6%50.4%-0.6pp14.1%2.4%
26Gettysburg Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
4930.3%57.0%-8.8pp12.6%2.3%
27Miramonte Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
4829.1%55.1%-22.1pp17.9%2.6%
28Hirayama Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
4831.8%56.1%-15.0pp16.4%3.5%
29Cole Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
4726.7%50.2%-7.0pp17.3%4.3%
30Mountain View Elementary
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
4326.8%50.6%-1.6pp20.5%5.3%

High Schools (6)

Clovis Unified has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.6 — 13.1 points above the state average of 47.5. 3 of 6 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Clovis North High with a Scope Score of 79 and 54.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Clovis North High
Clovis Unified High Ceiling
7954.3%79.3%13.5%2.1%
2Clovis West High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
7135.2%68.4%18.6%5.0%
3Buchanan High
Clovis Unified Strong All-Around
7040.0%69.7%16.0%2.9%
4Clovis High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
6331.2%62.3%22.3%4.2%
5Clovis East High
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
6224.6%53.0%17.2%4.3%
6Gateway High (Continuation)
Clovis Unified Building Momentum
193.0%13.5%70.1%25.6%

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 Clovis 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 Clovis Unified a good school district?
Clovis Unified has 42 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.4/100, which is 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.4% 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 Clovis Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Clovis Unified is Clovis North High with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 54.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Clovis Unified spend per student?
Clovis Unified spends $12,375 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 Clovis Unified?
Teacher salaries in Clovis Unified range from $59,054–$147,789 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.