Duarte Unified
Duarte Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.6/100 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Duarte High at 57/100, where 22.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,456 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 41.9/100 | 4 | 18.3% | 19.2% |
| High | Developing 44.2/100 | 2 | 11.1% | 35.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Duarte Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Duarte Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 24.7 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, 6.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Duarte High leads the district at 57 with 22.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Duarte Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Duarte 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
Duarte Unified spends $14,456 per student in current expenditures — $359 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 (4)
Duarte Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9 — 1.9 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Valley View Academy of Technology and Creative Lea with a Scope Score of 55 and 30.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Academy of Technology and Creative Lea Duarte Unified Culture First | 30.5% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8) Duarte Unified On the Rise | 17.6% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8) Duarte Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Maxwell Academy (PK-8) Duarte Unified Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 34/100 |
High Schools (2)
Duarte Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 3.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Duarte High with a Scope Score of 57 and 22.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duarte High Duarte Unified Building Momentum | 22.3% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High Duarte Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 32/100 |
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 Duarte 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