Davis Joint Unified
Davis Joint Unified has 11 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 58.5/100 — 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Davis Senior High at 83/100, where 54.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,513 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 58.9/100 | 8 | 36.7% | 12.6% |
| High | Solid 57.5/100 | 3 | 33.7% | 34.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Davis Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Davis Joint Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 58.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 66.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.5%, 0.4pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Davis Senior High leads the district at 83 with 54.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Davis Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Davis Joint 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
Davis Joint Unified spends $14,513 per student in current expenditures — $301 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 (8)
Davis Joint Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.9 — 15.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 8 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Pioneer Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 46.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Elementary Davis Joint Unified Growth Engine | 46.2% | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Robert E. Willett Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 49.6% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | North Davis Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 41.8% | Solid 63/100 |
| 4 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 5 | Patwin Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 40.1% | Solid 58/100 |
| 6 | Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 30.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 7 | Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 25.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 8 | Birch Lane Elementary Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 25.1% | Developing 47/100 |
High Schools (3)
Davis Joint Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.5 — 10.0 points above the state average of 47.5. 2 of 3 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Davis Senior High with a Scope Score of 83 and 54.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davis Senior High Davis Joint Unified High Ceiling | 54.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Da Vinci Charter Academy Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 43.0% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation) Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum | 3.3% | Needs Support 16/100 |
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 Davis 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