Fairfield-Suisun Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 32.7/100 | 19 | 13.5% | 25.2% |
| Middle | Developing 31.2/100 | 4 | 11.0% | 26.7% |
| High | Developing 42.0/100 | 4 | 11.6% | 34.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Fairfield-Suisun Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelda Mundy Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine | 39.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | K. I. Jones Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine | 29.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Cordelia Hills Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Growth Engine | 27.1% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise | 16.8% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Suisun Valley Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Oakbrook Academy of the Arts Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 20.1% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Crescent Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 8 | Laurel Creek Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 13.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Rolling Hills Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 13.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Dan O. Root Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise | 12.5% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 11 | Sullivan Language Immersion Academy Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 7.8% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 12 | Suisun Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise | 6.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 13 | Cleo Gordon Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 14 | Dover Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 15 | Fairview Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise | 3.6% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 16 | Weir Preparatory Academy Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise | 5.3% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 17 | Tolenas Academy of Music and Media Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 18 | Anna Kyle Elementary Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 1.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 19 | E. 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Valley Middle Fairfield-Suisun Unified Strong All-Around | 29.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Matt Garcia Career and College Academy Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 3.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 3 | Grange Middle Fairfield-Suisun Unified On the Rise | 4.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 4 | Crystal 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angelo Rodriguez High Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 28.5% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Fairfield High Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Armijo High Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 7.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Sem Yeto Continuation High Fairfield-Suisun Unified Building Momentum | 1.3% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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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
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