Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.1/100 — 3.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Orosi High at 53/100, where 12.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,557 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 45.7/100 | 3 | 20.2% | 8.0% |
| Middle | Developing 33.5/100 | 1 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| High | Developing 35.0/100 | 2 | 6.4% | 40.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -10.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 35.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.3%, 1.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Orosi High leads the district at 53 with 12.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified spends $14,557 per student in current expenditures — $257 below 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 (3)
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.7 — 2.0 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -10.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Golden Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 20.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Valley Elementary Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Culture First | 20.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Palm Elementary Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Culture First | 23.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Cutler Elementary Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Culture First | 16.8% | Developing 40/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 6.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -3.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is El Monte Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 10.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Monte Middle Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 34/100 |
High Schools (2)
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.0 — 12.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Orosi High with a Scope Score of 53 and 12.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orosi High Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Building Momentum | 12.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Lovell High Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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