Dinuba Unified
Dinuba Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.3/100 — 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dinuba High at 52/100, where 16.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,616 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 44.2/100 | 6 | 18.4% | 19.6% |
| High | Developing 40.6/100 | 2 | 8.2% | 46.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Dinuba Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Dinuba Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -11.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.2%, 8.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Dinuba High leads the district at 52 with 16.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Dinuba Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Dinuba Unified spends $12,616 per student in current expenditures — $2,198 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 (6)
Dinuba Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 0.4 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -11.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Grand View Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 19.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand View Elementary Dinuba Unified Culture First | 19.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 19.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | John F. Kennedy Elementary Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 17.4% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Wilson Elementary Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 20.8% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Jefferson Elementary Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 39/100 |
High Schools (2)
Dinuba Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 6.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Dinuba High with a Scope Score of 52 and 16.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinuba High Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 16.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Sierra Vista High (Continuation) Dinuba Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Dinuba 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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