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Coronado Unified

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 65.2/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
65.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.2
54.8 – 74.1
Avg Exceeded %
39.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
66.0/100
243.0%9.0%
MiddleSolid
54.8/100
130.9%12.3%
HighStrong
74.1/100
140.4%14.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
66.0
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
54.8
avg score · 1 school
Coronado Middle
Solid
55/100
High
74.1
avg score · 1 school
Coronado High
Strong
74/100

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

2 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
24.1%
White
57.7%
Asian
1.4%
Black
2.4%
Other
14.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
17%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,533
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,608
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 32.3%
$12,501 → $16,533
Spending Efficiency
3.95
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
$53,988–$130,232
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
176
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Silver Strand Elementary
Coronado Unified Strong All-Around
44.7%Solid
67/100
2Coronado 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Coronado 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Coronado 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Coronado Unified a good school district?
Coronado Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.2/100, which is 21.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.3% 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 Coronado Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Coronado Unified is Coronado High with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 40.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Coronado Unified spend per student?
Coronado Unified spends $16,533 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 Coronado Unified?
Teacher salaries in Coronado Unified range from $53,988–$130,232 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.