Fowler Unified
Fowler Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.5/100 — 1.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Fowler High at 58/100, where 20.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,285 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 17.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 38.1 | 2 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Middle | 36.0 | 1 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| High | 57.8 | 1 | 20.4% | 21.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Fowler Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Fowler Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 57.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.2%, 1.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Fowler High leads the district at 58 with 20.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Fowler Unified spends $13,285 per student in current expenditures — $1,530 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 (2)
Fowler Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.1 — 5.6 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Fremont Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 15.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont Elementary Fowler Unified Building Momentum | 41 | 15.9% | 39.0% | -3.8pp | 10.7% | 1.6% |
| 2 | Malaga Elementary Fowler Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 11.4% | 33.5% | -5.9pp | 24.1% | 1.9% |
Middle Schools (1)
Fowler Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.0 — 4.4 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -2.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is John Sutter Middle with a Scope Score of 36 and 12.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Sutter Middle Fowler Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 12.3% | 35.3% | -2.4pp | 12.4% | 3.2% |
High Schools (1)
Fowler Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.8 — 10.4 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Fowler High with a Scope Score of 58 and 20.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fowler High Fowler Unified Building Momentum | 58 | 20.4% | 48.0% | 21.5% | 2.3% |
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 Fowler 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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