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Exeter Unified

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 47.1/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
47.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.2
32.9 – 61.1
Avg Exceeded %
15.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
52.1/100
222.2%15.5%
MiddleDeveloping
37.2/100
110.2%14.5%
HighDeveloping
47.0/100
211.8%31.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
52.1
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
37.2
avg score · 1 school
Wilson Middle
Developing
37/100
High
47.0
avg score · 2 schools
Kaweah High
Developing
33/100

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

Hispanic
70.2%
White
27.3%
Asian
0.7%
Black
0.8%
Other
1.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
71%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,072
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,637
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.6%
$11,509 → $13,072
Spending Efficiency
3.60
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 39%Other 3%
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
$65,887–$118,377
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
130
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lincoln Elementary
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Solid
54/100
2Rocky 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wilson 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Exeter Union High
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Solid
61/100
2Kaweah High
Exeter Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Developing
33/100

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 Exeter 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 Exeter Unified a good school district?
Exeter Unified has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.1/100, which is 3.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 15.6% 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 Exeter Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Exeter Unified is Exeter Union High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 19.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Exeter Unified spend per student?
Exeter Unified spends $13,072 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 Exeter Unified?
Teacher salaries in Exeter Unified range from $65,887–$118,377 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.