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Dinuba Unified

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 43.3/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
43.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.1
29.6 – 51.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
44.2/100
618.4%19.6%
HighDeveloping
40.6/100
28.2%46.1%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
44.2
avg score · 6 schools
Grand View Elementary
Developing
47/100
Roosevelt Elementary
Developing
47/100
Lincoln Elementary
Developing
46/100
+3 more elementary schools
High
40.6
avg score · 2 schools
Dinuba High
Solid
52/100

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

1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

Student demographics

Hispanic
93.4%
White
4.0%
Asian
1.1%
Black
0.3%
Other
1.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
82%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,616
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
6,640
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 12.6%
$11,207 → $12,616
Spending Efficiency
3.43
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%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
$64,875–$126,214
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
323
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Grand View Elementary
Dinuba Unified Culture First
19.2%Developing
47/100
2Roosevelt Elementary
Dinuba Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
47/100
3Lincoln Elementary
Dinuba Unified Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
46/100
4John F. Kennedy Elementary
Dinuba Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
43/100
5Wilson Elementary
Dinuba Unified Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
43/100
6Jefferson 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dinuba High
Dinuba Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Solid
52/100
2Sierra Vista High (Continuation)
Dinuba Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
30/100

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dinuba Unified a good school district?
Dinuba Unified has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.3/100, which is 0.5 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.8% 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 Dinuba Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Dinuba Unified is Dinuba High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 16.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Dinuba Unified spend per student?
Dinuba Unified spends $12,616 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 Dinuba Unified?
Teacher salaries in Dinuba Unified range from $64,875–$126,214 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.