Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.5/100 | 1 | 8.3% | 5.9% |
| Middle | Developing 33.2/100 | 1 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| High | Solid 53.5/100 | 1 | 19.2% | 15.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firebaugh 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firebaugh High Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified Building Momentum | 19.2% | Solid 53/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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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
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