Coachella Valley Unified
Coachella Valley Unified has 18 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 31.2/100 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Shores High at 50/100, where 6.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,179 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 34.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 28.5/100 | 14 | 9.0% | 31.4% |
| High | Developing 40.5/100 | 4 | 6.2% | 45.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Coachella Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Coachella Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 36.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 34.6%, 16.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: West Shores High leads the district at 50 with 6.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Coachella Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Coachella Valley Unified is classified as 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
Coachella Valley Unified spends $16,179 per student in current expenditures — $1,364 above 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 (14)
Coachella Valley Unified has 14 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.5 — 15.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Peter Pendleton Elementary with a Scope Score of 43 and 20.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Pendleton Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 43/100 |
| 2 | Coral Mountain Academy Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Valley View Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Valle del Sol Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 12.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 6 | John Kelley Elementary Coachella Valley Unified On the Rise | 5.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 7 | Mountain Vista Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 8 | Las Palmitas Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 5.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 9 | Mecca Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 10 | Saul Martinez Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 11 | Palm View Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 12 | Westside Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 13 | Sea View Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 4.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 14 | Oasis Elementary Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 17/100 |
High Schools (4)
Coachella Valley Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.5 — 7.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is West Shores High with a Scope Score of 50 and 6.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Shores High Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Desert Mirage High Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Coachella Valley High Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | La Familia Continuation High Coachella Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 14/100 |
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 Coachella 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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