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Esparto Unified

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 36.7/100

Esparto Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.7/100 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Esparto High at 49/100, where 10.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,325 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.8
25.4 – 49.3
Avg Exceeded %
7.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
25.4/100
14.0%18.9%
MiddleDeveloping
35.4/100
17.2%11.8%
HighDeveloping
49.3/100
110.0%26.7%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
25.4
avg score · 1 school
Esparto Elementary
Needs Support
25/100
Middle
35.4
avg score · 1 school
Esparto Middle
Developing
35/100
High
49.3
avg score · 1 school
Esparto High
Developing
49/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Esparto Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 49.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 23.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.1%, 1.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Esparto High leads the district at 49 with 10.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Esparto Unified

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Esparto 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
78.6%
White
16.1%
Asian
0.5%
Black
1.3%
Other
3.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
79%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Esparto Unified spends $15,325 per student in current expenditures — $511 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,325
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
934
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 25.1%
$12,251 → $15,325
Spending Efficiency
2.40
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 56%Support 39%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

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$55,728–$109,773
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
58
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (1)

Esparto Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.4 — 18.3 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -3.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Esparto Elementary with a Scope Score of 25 and 4.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Esparto Elementary
Esparto Unified Building Momentum
4.0%Needs Support
25/100

Middle Schools (1)

Esparto Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.4 — 5.0 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +20.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Esparto Middle with a Scope Score of 35 and 7.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Esparto Middle
Esparto Unified On the Rise
7.2%Developing
35/100

High Schools (1)

Esparto Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.3 — 1.8 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Esparto High with a Scope Score of 49 and 10.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Esparto High
Esparto Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
49/100

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 Esparto 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 Esparto Unified a good school district?
Esparto Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.7/100, which is 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.1% 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 Esparto Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Esparto Unified is Esparto High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 10.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Esparto Unified spend per student?
Esparto Unified spends $15,325 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 Esparto Unified?
Teacher salaries in Esparto Unified range from $55,728–$109,773 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.