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Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified

Below Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 38.8/100

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified has 12 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.8/100 — 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Technology High at 85/100, where 46.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,800 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
68.2
16.4 – 84.6
Avg Exceeded %
13.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.0/100
712.9%18.7%
MiddleNeeds Support
26.6/100
28.4%19.9%
HighSolid
51.0/100
319.2%28.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
37.0
avg score · 7 schools
Evergreen Elementary
Developing
40/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
26.6
avg score · 2 schools
Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Developing
37/100
Technology Middle
Needs Support
16/100
High
51.0
avg score · 3 schools
Technology High
Strong
85/100
Rancho Cotate High
Developing
49/100
El Camino High
Needs Support
20/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 68.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.4%, 3.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Technology High leads the district at 85 with 46.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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
47.3%
White
36.0%
Asian
3.8%
Black
2.2%
Other
10.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
49%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified spends $12,800 per student in current expenditures — $2,014 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,800
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,717
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 11.7%
$11,462 → $12,800
Spending Efficiency
3.03
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 39%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
$53,271–$104,805
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
272
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0 — 6.7 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is University Elementary at La Fiesta with a Scope Score of 49 and 15.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1University Elementary at La Fiesta
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Growth Engine
15.4%Developing
49/100
2Marguerite Hahn Elementary
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Culture First
24.0%Developing
49/100
3Evergreen Elementary
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
40/100
4Richard Crane Elementary
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified On the Rise
10.2%Developing
37/100
5Monte Vista Elementary
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
34/100
6Thomas Page Academy
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified On the Rise
4.4%Needs Support
27/100
7John Reed Primary
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
23/100

Middle Schools (2)

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.6 — 13.9 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -4.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Lawrence E. Jones Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 14.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lawrence E. Jones Middle
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
37/100
2Technology Middle
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
16/100

High Schools (3)

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.0 — 3.5 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 3 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Technology High with a Scope Score of 85 and 46.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Technology High
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Strong All-Around
46.9%Strong
85/100
2Rancho Cotate High
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
49/100
3El Camino High
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100

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 Cotati-Rohnert Park 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 Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified a good school district?
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.8/100, which is 5.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.7% 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 Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified is Technology High with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 46.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified spend per student?
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified spends $12,800 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 Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified?
Teacher salaries in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified range from $53,271–$104,805 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.