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Denair Unified

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 37.8/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
37.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.4
32.1 – 48.6
Avg Exceeded %
6.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 3 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
32.8/100
16.5%20.8%
MiddleDeveloping
32.1/100
15.9%21.4%
HighDeveloping
48.6/100
16.3%28.9%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
32.8
avg score · 1 school
Middle
32.1
avg score · 1 school
Denair Middle
Developing
32/100
High
48.6
avg score · 1 school
Denair High
Developing
49/100

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

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
55.4%
White
37.4%
Asian
0.1%
Black
0.8%
Other
6.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,411
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,318
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$11,665 → $13,411
Spending Efficiency
2.82
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%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
$49,594–$102,700
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
76
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Denair 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Denair 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Denair 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Denair Unified a good school district?
Denair Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.8/100, which is 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.2% 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 Denair Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Denair Unified is Denair High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 6.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Denair Unified spend per student?
Denair Unified spends $13,411 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 Denair Unified?
Teacher salaries in Denair Unified range from $49,594–$102,700 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.