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Fairfield-Suisun Unified

Below Average2024–25 data27 schools · avg 33.9/100

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 27 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.9/100 — 9.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Nelda Mundy Elementary at 66/100, where 39.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,661 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.5
15.7 – 66.2
Avg Exceeded %
12.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
27
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
32.7/100
1913.5%25.2%
MiddleDeveloping
31.2/100
411.0%26.7%
HighDeveloping
42.0/100
411.6%34.8%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
32.7
avg score · 19 schools
+16 more elementary schools
Middle
31.2
avg score · 4 schools
Grange Middle
Needs Support
22/100
+1 more middle schools
High
42.0
avg score · 4 schools
Fairfield High
Developing
46/100
Armijo High
Developing
35/100
+1 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Fairfield-Suisun Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 50.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, 8.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Nelda Mundy Elementary leads the district at 66 with 39.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fairfield-Suisun Unified

6 On the Rise3 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around17 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 9 schools in Fairfield-Suisun Unified are classified as On the Rise (6) or Growth Engine (3) — 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
48.3%
White
12.4%
Asian
6.0%
Black
13.0%
Other
20.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
61%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $11,661 per student in current expenditures — $3,153 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,661
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
20,703
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.3%
$10,293 → $11,661
Spending Efficiency
2.91
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 37%Other 4%
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
$64,302–$114,523
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
770
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (19)

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 19 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.7 — 11.0 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Nelda Mundy Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 39.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Nelda Mundy Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine
39.4%Solid
66/100
2K. I. Jones Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine
29.4%Solid
54/100
3Cordelia Hills Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine
27.1%Solid
54/100
4Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
16.8%Developing
43/100
5Suisun Valley Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
43/100
6Oakbrook Academy of the Arts
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
20.1%Developing
41/100
7Crescent Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Developing
36/100
8Laurel Creek Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
13.6%Developing
31/100
9Rolling Hills Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Developing
31/100
10Dan O. Root Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
12.5%Needs Support
30/100
11Sullivan Language Immersion Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
7.8%Needs Support
29/100
12Suisun Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
6.4%Needs Support
25/100
13Cleo Gordon Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
23/100
14Dover Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
23/100
15Fairview Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
3.6%Needs Support
21/100
16Weir Preparatory Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
5.3%Needs Support
19/100
17Tolenas Academy of Music and Media
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
19/100
18Anna Kyle Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
1.8%Needs Support
18/100
19E. Ruth Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
16/100

Middle Schools (4)

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.2 — 9.2 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +3.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Green Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 59 and 29.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Green Valley Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Strong All-Around
29.3%Solid
59/100
2Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
3.6%Needs Support
23/100
3Grange Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise
4.2%Needs Support
22/100
4Crystal Middle
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Needs Support
21/100

High Schools (4)

Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.0 — 5.5 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Angelo Rodriguez High with a Scope Score of 61 and 28.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Angelo Rodriguez High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
28.5%Solid
61/100
2Fairfield High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
46/100
3Armijo High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
35/100
4Sem Yeto Continuation High
Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
26/100

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 Fairfield-Suisun 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified a good school district?
Fairfield-Suisun Unified has 27 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.9/100, which is 9.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.8% 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Fairfield-Suisun Unified is Nelda Mundy Elementary with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 39.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fairfield-Suisun Unified spend per student?
Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $11,661 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Teacher salaries in Fairfield-Suisun Unified range from $64,302–$114,523 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.