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Fruitvale Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 46.7/100

Fruitvale Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 46.7/100 — 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Fruitvale Junior High at 51/100, where 21.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,618 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 8.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.2
43.3 – 50.6
Avg Exceeded %
20.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary45.7420.7%8.2%
Middle50.6121.9%11.0%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Fruitvale Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
45.7
avg score · 4 schools
Middle
50.6
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Fruitvale Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 50.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -10.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 7.2 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.8%, 9.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Fruitvale Junior High leads the district at 51 with 21.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fruitvale Elementary

5 Culture First

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
50.6%
White
35.1%
Asian
2.7%
Black
4.1%
Other
7.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fruitvale Elementary spends $11,618 per student in current expenditures — $3,197 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,618
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,055
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 22.1%
$9,512 → $11,618
Spending Efficiency
4.02
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 31%Other 4%
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
$55,000–$112,787
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
164
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Fruitvale Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.7 — 1.9 points near the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -10.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Endeavour Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 26.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Endeavour Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
4826.6%51.7%-28.6pp8.6%0.1%
2Discovery Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
4620.1%45.8%+0.4pp7.2%0.2%
3Quailwood Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
4617.8%38.8%-3.5pp8.2%0.6%
4Columbia Elementary
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
4318.3%41.3%-8.3pp9.0%0.3%

Middle Schools (1)

Fruitvale Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.6 — 10.1 points above the state average of 40.5.

The highest-scoring middle school is Fruitvale Junior High with a Scope Score of 51 and 21.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Fruitvale Junior High
Fruitvale Elementary Culture First
5121.9%50.4%11.0%0.5%

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 Fruitvale Elementary

  • 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 Fruitvale Elementary a good school district?
Fruitvale Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.7/100, which is 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.9% 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 Fruitvale Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Fruitvale Elementary is Fruitvale Junior High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 21.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fruitvale Elementary spend per student?
Fruitvale Elementary spends $11,618 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 Fruitvale Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Fruitvale Elementary range from $55,000–$112,787 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.