Escalon Unified
Escalon Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.8/100 — 3.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Escalon High at 57/100, where 16.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,395 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 42.9 | 4 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Middle | 33.2 | 1 | 10.3% | 16.8% |
| High | 40.4 | 2 | 8.0% | 30.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Escalon Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Escalon Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 32.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.1%, 2.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Escalon High leads the district at 57 with 16.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Escalon Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Escalon Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) 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
Escalon Unified spends $11,395 per student in current expenditures — $3,419 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)
Escalon Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.9 — 0.9 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Van Allen Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 16.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Allen Elementary Escalon Unified Growth Engine | 47 | 16.8% | 46.8% | +20.0pp | 7.8% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Farmington Elementary Escalon Unified Culture First | 47 | 15.0% | 35.9% | -8.5pp | 6.9% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Collegeville Elementary Escalon Unified On the Rise | 41 | 11.2% | 22.9% | +4.1pp | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| 4 | Dent Elementary Escalon Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 13.5% | 36.5% | -24.9pp | 12.0% | 2.9% |
Middle Schools (1)
Escalon Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 7.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +12.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is El Portal Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 10.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Portal Middle Escalon Unified On the Rise | 33 | 10.3% | 29.5% | +12.5pp | 16.8% | 9.9% |
High Schools (2)
Escalon Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.4 — 7.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Escalon High with a Scope Score of 57 and 16.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Escalon High Escalon Unified Building Momentum | 57 | 16.1% | 41.8% | 17.8% | 5.9% |
| 2 | Vista High (Continuation) Escalon Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 0.0% | 22.7% | 42.3% | 16.0% |
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 Escalon 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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