Esparto Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 25.4/100 | 1 | 4.0% | 18.9% |
| Middle | Developing 35.4/100 | 1 | 7.2% | 11.8% |
| High | Developing 49.3/100 | 1 | 10.0% | 26.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Esparto Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esparto 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esparto 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esparto 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
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