El Rancho Unified
El Rancho Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.6/100 — 6.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is El Rancho High at 58/100, where 19.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,381 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.4/100 | 8 | 15.4% | 19.6% |
| Middle | Developing 31.9/100 | 3 | 10.5% | 19.0% |
| High | Developing 43.0/100 | 2 | 9.9% | 42.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in El Rancho Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: El Rancho Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 34.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.0%, 4.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: El Rancho High leads the district at 58 with 19.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in El Rancho Unified
Hidden gems: 4 schools in El Rancho Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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
El Rancho Unified spends $13,381 per student in current expenditures — $1,434 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (8)
El Rancho Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Birney Tech Academy with a Scope Score of 45 and 18.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birney Tech Academy El Rancho Unified Growth Engine | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Rio Vista Elementary El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Valencia Academy of the Arts El Rancho Unified On the Rise | Developing 40/100 |
| 5 | Rivera Elementary El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Developing 39/100 |
| 6 | North Ranchito Elementary El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Developing 39/100 |
| 7 | Durfee Elementary El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | South Ranchito Dual Language Academy El Rancho Unified On the Rise | Needs Support 27/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
El Rancho Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.9 — 8.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is STEAM Academy @ Burke with a Scope Score of 44 and 16.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEAM Academy @ Burke El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Rivera Middle El Rancho Unified On the Rise | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 3 | North Park Academy of the Arts El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 24/100 |
High Schools (2)
El Rancho Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.0 — 4.5 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is El Rancho High with a Scope Score of 58 and 19.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Rancho High El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Ruben Salazar Continuation El Rancho Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 28/100 |
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 El Rancho 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