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Corcoran Joint Unified

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 31.2/100

Corcoran Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools across middle 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 Corcoran High at 54/100, where 25.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,582 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 30.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.4
15.7 – 54.1
Avg Exceeded %
10.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
MiddleNeeds Support
23.7/100
14.9%21.6%
HighDeveloping
34.9/100
212.8%34.7%

K–12 pipeline

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

Middle
23.7
avg score · 1 school
John Muir Middle
Needs Support
24/100
High
34.9
avg score · 2 schools
Corcoran High
Solid
54/100
Kings Lake Education Center
Needs Support
16/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Corcoran Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 34.9.

Consistency: Score range of 38.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.3%, 12.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 8.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Corcoran High leads the district at 54 with 25.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
93.2%
White
4.1%
Asian
0.2%
Black
2.0%
Other
0.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
31%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Corcoran Joint Unified spends $14,582 per student in current expenditures — $233 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,582
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,257
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 25.7%
$11,601 → $14,582
Spending Efficiency
2.14
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 35%Other 4%
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
$71,070–$132,219
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
175
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Middle Schools (1)

Corcoran Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.7 — 16.8 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is John Muir Middle with a Scope Score of 24 and 4.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1John Muir Middle
Corcoran Joint Unified Building Momentum
4.9%Needs Support
24/100

High Schools (2)

Corcoran Joint Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.9 — 12.6 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Corcoran High with a Scope Score of 54 and 25.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Corcoran High
Corcoran Joint Unified Building Momentum
25.7%Solid
54/100
2Kings Lake Education Center
Corcoran Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
16/100

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 Corcoran Joint 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 Corcoran Joint Unified a good school district?
Corcoran Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.2/100, which is 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.2% 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 Corcoran Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Corcoran Joint Unified is Corcoran High with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 25.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Corcoran Joint Unified spend per student?
Corcoran Joint Unified spends $14,582 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 Corcoran Joint Unified?
Teacher salaries in Corcoran Joint Unified range from $71,070–$132,219 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.