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Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 30.5/100

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 30.5/100 — 13.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dos Palos High at 46/100, where 6.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,731 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 36.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
30.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.6
16.8 – 46.4
Avg Exceeded %
3.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
36.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
34.1/100
17.2%18.8%
MiddleNeeds Support
16.8/100
12.1%26.1%
HighDeveloping
35.6/100
23.2%50.4%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
34.1
avg score · 1 school
Middle
16.8
avg score · 1 school
Bryant Middle
Needs Support
17/100
High
35.6
avg score · 2 schools
Dos Palos High
Developing
46/100
Westside High
Needs Support
25/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +7.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 29.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 36.4%, 18.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.0%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Dos Palos High leads the district at 46 with 6.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint 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
82.1%
White
11.9%
Asian
0.2%
Black
2.9%
Other
2.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
89%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified spends $14,731 per student in current expenditures — $84 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,731
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,292
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 21.7%
$12,102 → $14,731
Spending Efficiency
2.07
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 41%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Elementary Schools (1)

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.1 — 9.7 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +7.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bernhard Marks Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 7.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bernhard Marks Elementary
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified On the Rise
7.2%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (1)

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 16.8 — 23.7 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -3.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Bryant Middle with a Scope Score of 17 and 2.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bryant Middle
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified Building Momentum
2.1%Needs Support
17/100

High Schools (2)

Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6 — 11.9 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Dos Palos High with a Scope Score of 46 and 6.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dos Palos High
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.4%Developing
46/100
2Westside High
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100

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 Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint 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 Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified a good school district?
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.5/100, which is 13.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 3.9% 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 Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified is Dos Palos High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 6.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified spend per student?
Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified spends $14,731 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 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.