Denair Unified
Denair Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.8/100 — 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Denair High at 49/100, where 6.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,411 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 32.8/100 | 1 | 6.5% | 20.8% |
| Middle | Developing 32.1/100 | 1 | 5.9% | 21.4% |
| High | Developing 48.6/100 | 1 | 6.3% | 28.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Denair Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Denair Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 16.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, 5.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Denair High leads the district at 49 with 6.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Denair Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Denair Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
Denair Unified spends $13,411 per student in current expenditures — $1,403 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 (1)
Denair Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 11.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Denair Elementary Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 33 and 6.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denair Elementary Charter Academy Denair Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Developing 33/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Denair Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.1 — 8.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +3.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Denair Middle with a Scope Score of 32 and 5.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denair Middle Denair Unified On the Rise | 5.9% | Developing 32/100 |
High Schools (1)
Denair Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.6 — 1.1 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Denair High with a Scope Score of 49 and 6.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denair High Denair Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Developing 49/100 |
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 Denair 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
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