Gateway Unified
Gateway Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.8/100 — 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Central Valley High at 54/100, where 26.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,199 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 33.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 34.5/100 | 3 | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| High | Developing 35.2/100 | 2 | 15.4% | 48.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Gateway Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Gateway Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 37.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 33.5%, 15.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 8.1%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Central Valley High leads the district at 54 with 26.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Gateway Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Gateway 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
Gateway Unified spends $16,199 per student in current expenditures — $1,385 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 (3)
Gateway Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.5 — 9.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Shasta Lake with a Scope Score of 38 and 14.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shasta Lake Gateway Unified Building Momentum | 14.1% | Developing 38/100 |
| 2 | Grand Oaks Elementary Gateway Unified On the Rise | 10.2% | Developing 36/100 |
| 3 | Buckeye School of the Arts Gateway Unified Building Momentum | 9.6% | Needs Support 30/100 |
High Schools (2)
Gateway Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.2 — 12.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Central Valley High with a Scope Score of 54 and 26.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Valley High Gateway Unified Building Momentum | 26.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Mountain Lakes High Gateway Unified Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 16/100 |
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 Gateway 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