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Delhi Unified

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 43.0/100

Delhi Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — 0.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Delhi High at 48/100, where 9.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,877 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.4
35.9 – 48.3
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
41.2/100
314.5%10.9%
HighDeveloping
48.3/100
19.1%20.5%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
41.2
avg score · 3 schools
Harmony Elementary
Developing
48/100
El Capitan Elementary
Developing
40/100
Schendel Elementary
Developing
36/100
High
48.3
avg score · 1 school
Delhi High
Developing
48/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Delhi Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -12.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 12.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, 4.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Delhi High leads the district at 48 with 9.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Delhi Unified

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
91.7%
White
4.0%
Asian
2.8%
Black
0.2%
Other
1.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
84%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Delhi Unified spends $13,877 per student in current expenditures — $938 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,877
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,504
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 4.6%
$13,266 → $13,877
Spending Efficiency
3.10
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 37%Other 4%
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
$69,713–$132,831
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
137
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (3)

Delhi Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.2 — 2.5 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -12.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Harmony Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 20.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Harmony Elementary
Delhi Unified Culture First
20.9%Developing
48/100
2El Capitan Elementary
Delhi Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
40/100
3Schendel Elementary
Delhi Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
36/100

High Schools (1)

Delhi Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.3 — 0.8 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Delhi High with a Scope Score of 48 and 9.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Delhi High
Delhi Unified Building Momentum
9.1%Developing
48/100

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 Delhi 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 Delhi Unified a good school district?
Delhi Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.0/100, which is 0.8 points near the California state average of 43.8. 13.1% 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 Delhi Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Delhi Unified is Delhi High with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 9.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Delhi Unified spend per student?
Delhi Unified spends $13,877 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 Delhi Unified?
Teacher salaries in Delhi Unified range from $69,713–$132,831 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.