Coronado Unified
Coronado Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 65.2/100 — 21.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Coronado High at 74/100, where 40.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,533 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 66.0/100 | 2 | 43.0% | 9.0% |
| Middle | Solid 54.8/100 | 1 | 30.9% | 12.3% |
| High | Strong 74.1/100 | 1 | 40.4% | 14.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Coronado Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Coronado Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 74.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 19.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.1%, 7.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Coronado High leads the district at 74 with 40.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Coronado Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Coronado Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Coronado Unified spends $16,533 per student in current expenditures — $1,718 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 (2)
Coronado Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.0 — 22.3 points above the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +4.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Silver Strand Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 44.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Strand Elementary Coronado Unified Strong All-Around | 44.7% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Coronado Village Elementary Coronado Unified Growth Engine | 41.2% | Solid 65/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Coronado Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.8 — 14.4 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Coronado Middle with a Scope Score of 55 and 30.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado Middle Coronado Unified Building Momentum | 30.9% | Solid 55/100 |
High Schools (1)
Coronado Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.1 — 26.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Coronado High with a Scope Score of 74 and 40.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado High Coronado Unified Strong All-Around | 40.4% | Strong 74/100 |
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 Coronado 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