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Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 40.1/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
40.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.7
17.1 – 52.9
Avg Exceeded %
13.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
45.7/100
320.2%8.0%
MiddleDeveloping
33.5/100
110.0%11.5%
HighDeveloping
35.0/100
26.4%40.1%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
45.7
avg score · 3 schools
Golden Valley Elementary
Developing
49/100
Palm Elementary
Developing
49/100
Cutler Elementary
Developing
40/100
Middle
33.5
avg score · 1 school
El Monte Middle
Developing
34/100
High
35.0
avg score · 2 schools
Orosi High
Solid
53/100
Lovell High
Needs Support
17/100

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

3 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
95.9%
White
1.7%
Asian
0.2%
Black
0.1%
Other
2.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
86%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,557
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,007
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 23.4%
$11,797 → $14,557
Spending Efficiency
2.76
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 37%Other 6%
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
$63,159–$120,753
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
215
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Golden Valley Elementary
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Culture First
20.4%Developing
49/100
2Palm Elementary
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Culture First
23.4%Developing
49/100
3Cutler 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1El 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orosi High
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Solid
53/100
2Lovell High
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
17/100

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 Cutler-Orosi 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 Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified a good school district?
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.1/100, which is 3.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.9% 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 Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified is Orosi High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 12.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified spend per student?
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified spends $14,557 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 Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified?
Teacher salaries in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified range from $63,159–$120,753 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.