Folsom-Cordova Unified
Folsom-Cordova Unified has 32 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.1/100 — 7.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Riverview STEM Elementary at 83/100, where 59.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,926 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 5 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 53.3/100 | 23 | 31.4% | 12.0% |
| Middle | Developing 46.6/100 | 4 | 23.0% | 12.8% |
| High | Developing 44.8/100 | 5 | 18.2% | 33.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Folsom-Cordova Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Folsom-Cordova Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 75.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.5%, 2.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Riverview STEM Elementary leads the district at 83 with 59.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Folsom-Cordova Unified
Hidden gems: 10 schools in Folsom-Cordova Unified are classified as Growth Engine (5) or On the Rise (5) — 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
Folsom-Cordova Unified spends $11,926 per student in current expenditures — $2,888 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 (23)
Folsom-Cordova Unified has 23 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.3 — 9.5 points above the state average of 43.8. 4 of 23 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +0.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Riverview STEM Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 59.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview STEM Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling | Strong 73/100 |
| 3 | Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | Strong 72/100 |
| 4 | Theodore Judah Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling | Strong 72/100 |
| 5 | Alder Creek Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Solid 69/100 |
| 6 | Oak Chan Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Solid 69/100 |
| 7 | Mangini Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | Solid 68/100 |
| 8 | Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Solid 68/100 |
| 9 | Folsom Hills Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | Solid 65/100 |
| 10 | Natoma Station Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | Solid 64/100 |
| 11 | Mather Heights Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | Solid 62/100 |
| 12 | Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base | Solid 61/100 |
| 13 | Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | Solid 56/100 |
| 14 | Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | Solid 54/100 |
| 15 | Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Solid 51/100 |
| 16 | Peter J. Shields Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Developing 41/100 |
| 17 | Navigator Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Developing 41/100 |
| 18 | Cordova Villa Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | Developing 30/100 |
| 19 | Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 20 | Williamson Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 21 | Rancho Cordova Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 22 | White Rock Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 23 | Cordova Meadows Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | Needs Support 23/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
Folsom-Cordova Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.6 — 6.1 points above 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 Folsom Middle with a Scope Score of 69 and 42.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folsom Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Sutter Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | W. E. Mitchell Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Mills Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | Needs Support 22/100 |
High Schools (5)
Folsom-Cordova Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.8 — 2.7 points below the state average of 47.5. 2 of 5 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76 and 39.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista del Lago High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Folsom High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around | Strong 73/100 |
| 3 | Cordova High Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Developing 40/100 |
| 4 | Folsom Lake High Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 5 | Kinney High (Continuation) Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 7/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Folsom-Cordova 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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