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Fillmore Unified

Below Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 37.4/100

Fillmore Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.4/100 — 6.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Fillmore Senior High at 52/100, where 8.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,420 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.8
25.5 – 52.3
Avg Exceeded %
9.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.8/100
412.2%18.8%
MiddleNeeds Support
25.5/100
14.2%24.9%
HighDeveloping
42.7/100
24.8%32.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
37.8
avg score · 4 schools
Rio Vista Elementary
Developing
42/100
Piru Elementary
Developing
42/100
Mountain Vista
Developing
39/100
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
25.5
avg score · 1 school
Fillmore Middle
Needs Support
26/100
High
42.7
avg score · 2 schools
Sierra High
Developing
33/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Fillmore Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -13.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 26.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.4%, 5.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Fillmore Senior High leads the district at 52 with 8.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fillmore Unified

1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
92.3%
White
5.7%
Asian
0.3%
Black
0.2%
Other
1.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
78%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fillmore Unified spends $15,420 per student in current expenditures — $606 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,420
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,626
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.7%
$12,773 → $15,420
Spending Efficiency
2.43
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 38%Other 5%
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
$60,395–$123,416
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
187
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Fillmore Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.8 — 6.0 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -13.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Rio Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 16.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rio Vista Elementary
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
42/100
2Piru Elementary
Fillmore Unified Culture First
11.9%Developing
42/100
3Mountain Vista
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
39/100
4San Cayetano Elementary
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
28/100

Middle Schools (1)

Fillmore Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.5 — 14.9 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth is essentially flat at -1.0pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is Fillmore Middle with a Scope Score of 26 and 4.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fillmore Middle
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
26/100

High Schools (2)

Fillmore Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.7 — 4.8 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Fillmore Senior High with a Scope Score of 52 and 8.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fillmore Senior High
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
8.3%Solid
52/100
2Sierra High
Fillmore Unified Building Momentum
1.4%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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore Unified a good school district?
Fillmore Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.4/100, which is 6.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.0% 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 Fillmore Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Fillmore Unified is Fillmore Senior High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 8.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fillmore Unified spend per student?
Fillmore Unified spends $15,420 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 Fillmore Unified?
Teacher salaries in Fillmore Unified range from $60,395–$123,416 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.