Fillmore Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 37.8/100 | 4 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| Middle | Needs Support 25.5/100 | 1 | 4.2% | 24.9% |
| High | Developing 42.7/100 | 2 | 4.8% | 32.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Fillmore Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Vista Elementary Fillmore Unified Building Momentum | 16.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 2 | Piru Elementary Fillmore Unified Culture First | 11.9% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Mountain Vista Fillmore Unified Building Momentum | 13.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 4 | San 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fillmore 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fillmore Senior High Fillmore Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Sierra High Fillmore Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | 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 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
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