Exeter Unified
Exeter Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 47.1/100 — 3.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Exeter Union High at 61/100, where 19.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,072 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 52.1/100 | 2 | 22.2% | 15.5% |
| Middle | Developing 37.2/100 | 1 | 10.2% | 14.5% |
| High | Developing 47.0/100 | 2 | 11.8% | 31.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Exeter Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Exeter Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 28.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.5%, 3.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Exeter Union High leads the district at 61 with 19.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Exeter Unified spends $13,072 per student in current expenditures — $1,742 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 (2)
Exeter Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.1 — 8.4 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lincoln Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 22.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary Exeter Unified Building Momentum | 22.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Rocky Hill Elementary Exeter Unified Building Momentum | 22.1% | Solid 51/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Exeter Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.2 — 3.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -7.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Wilson Middle with a Scope Score of 37 and 10.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Middle Exeter Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 37/100 |
High Schools (2)
Exeter Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.0 — 0.5 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Exeter Union High with a Scope Score of 61 and 19.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter Union High Exeter Unified Building Momentum | 19.4% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Kaweah High Exeter Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Developing 33/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Exeter Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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- 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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