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Fremont Unified

Above Average2024–25 data40 schools · avg 66.3/100

Fremont Unified has 40 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 66.3/100 — 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mission San Jose High at 92/100, where 73.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,623 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
66.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
65.0
26.6 – 91.6
Avg Exceeded %
46.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
40
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 40 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
64.9/100
2946.0%11.0%
MiddleStrong
70.6/100
548.5%9.1%
HighSolid
69.1/100
645.0%22.0%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Fremont Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
64.9
avg score · 29 schools
+26 more elementary schools
Middle
70.6
avg score · 5 schools
Thornton Middle
Strong
77/100
+2 more middle schools
High
69.1
avg score · 6 schools
American High
Strong
85/100
Irvington High
Strong
84/100
+3 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Fremont Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 70.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 65.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.4%, 5.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Mission San Jose High leads the district at 92 with 73.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fremont Unified

16 High Ceiling4 Strong All-Around3 Growth Engine2 Culture First12 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in Fremont Unified are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (2) — 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
18.7%
White
7.8%
Asian
61.6%
Black
2.0%
Other
9.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
27%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fremont Unified spends $11,623 per student in current expenditures — $3,191 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,623
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
35,187
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 12.5%
$10,331 → $11,623
Spending Efficiency
5.70
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 35%Other 1%
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
$84,804–$147,673
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,633
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (29)

Fremont Unified has 29 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.9 — 21.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 11 of 29 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -1.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Warm Springs Elementary with a Scope Score of 89 and 68.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Warm Springs Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
68.5%Strong
89/100
2Fred E. Weibel Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
68.0%Strong
87/100
3Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
71.3%Strong
85/100
4Mission San Jose Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
69.5%Strong
84/100
5Lila Bringhurst Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
58.4%Strong
78/100
6John Gomes Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
60.2%Strong
77/100
7Ardenwood Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
58.3%Strong
77/100
8Mission Valley Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
74/100
9Warwick Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
71/100
10O. N. Hirsch Elementary
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
71/100
11Harvey Green Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
49.6%Strong
70/100
12Niles Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
50.1%Solid
69/100
13Parkmont Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
50.6%Solid
69/100
14Forest Park Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
45.3%Solid
68/100
15Brookvale Elementary
Fremont Unified Growth Engine
46.3%Solid
67/100
16Patterson Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
66/100
17John G. Mattos Elementary
Fremont Unified Growth Engine
42.0%Solid
63/100
18Oliveira Elementary
Fremont Unified Solid Base
41.9%Solid
61/100
19Tom Maloney Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
39.1%Solid
60/100
20J. Haley Durham Elementary
Fremont Unified Growth Engine
40.1%Solid
59/100
21E. M. Grimmer Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
45.5%Solid
59/100
22Glenmoor Elementary
Fremont Unified Strong All-Around
36.9%Solid
58/100
23Joseph Azevada Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
43.1%Solid
58/100
24Steven Millard Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
39.7%Solid
57/100
25Circle of Independent Learning
Fremont Unified Culture First
31.6%Solid
50/100
26John Blacow Elementary
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
44/100
27Brier Elementary
Fremont Unified Culture First
22.2%Developing
40/100
28Vallejo Mill Elementary
Fremont Unified On the Rise
23.8%Developing
40/100
29Cabrillo Elementary
Fremont Unified On the Rise
8.3%Developing
31/100

Middle Schools (5)

Fremont Unified has 5 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.6 — 30.1 points above the state average of 40.5. 3 of 5 middle schools score above 70.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.

The highest-scoring middle school is William Hopkins Middle with a Scope Score of 89 and 65.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1William Hopkins Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
65.5%Strong
89/100
2John M. Horner Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
57.2%Strong
79/100
3Thornton Middle
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
53.4%Strong
77/100
4Centerville Middle
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
37.9%Solid
60/100
5G. M. Walters Middle
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Developing
49/100

High Schools (6)

Fremont Unified has 6 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.1 — 21.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 6 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.

The highest-scoring high school is Mission San Jose High with a Scope Score of 92 and 73.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mission San Jose High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
73.6%Strong
92/100
2American High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
61.8%Strong
85/100
3Irvington High
Fremont Unified High Ceiling
61.7%Strong
84/100
4Washington High
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
45.2%Strong
72/100
5John F. Kennedy High
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
56/100
6Robertson High (Continuation)
Fremont Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Needs Support
27/100

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 Fremont 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 Fremont Unified a good school district?
Fremont Unified has 40 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.3/100, which is 22.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.2% 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 Fremont Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Fremont Unified is Mission San Jose High with a Scope Score of 92/100 and 73.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fremont Unified spend per student?
Fremont Unified spends $11,623 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 Fremont Unified?
Teacher salaries in Fremont Unified range from $84,804–$147,673 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.