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Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 40.7/100

Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.7/100 — 3.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Firebaugh High at 53/100, where 19.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,063 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 10.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.3
33.2 – 53.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
35.5/100
18.3%5.9%
MiddleDeveloping
33.2/100
16.1%9.7%
HighSolid
53.5/100
119.2%15.2%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
35.5
avg score · 1 school
Middle
33.2
avg score · 1 school
Firebaugh Middle
Developing
33/100
High
53.5
avg score · 1 school
Firebaugh High
Solid
53/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.5.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 20.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.3%, 7.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Firebaugh High leads the district at 53 with 19.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified

1 Culture First1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
93.0%
White
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
Black
0.1%
Other
4.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
61%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified spends $15,063 per student in current expenditures — $248 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,063
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,178
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 10.8%
$13,589 → $15,063
Spending Efficiency
2.70
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 41%Other 6%
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
$63,570–$118,888
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
125
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (1)

Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 8.3 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -2.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Arthur E. Mills Intermediate with a Scope Score of 35 and 8.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Arthur E. Mills Intermediate
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified Culture First
8.3%Developing
35/100

Middle Schools (1)

Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 7.2 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +5.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Firebaugh Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 6.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Firebaugh Middle
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified On the Rise
6.1%Developing
33/100

High Schools (1)

Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.5 — 6.0 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 53 and 19.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Firebaugh High
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Solid
53/100

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 Firebaugh-Las Deltas 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 Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified a good school district?
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.7/100, which is 3.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.2% 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 Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified is Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 19.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified spend per student?
Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified spends $15,063 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 Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified?
Teacher salaries in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified range from $63,570–$118,888 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.