Gridley Unified
Gridley Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 41.4/100 — 2.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gridley High at 59/100, where 27.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,619 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.0/100 | 1 | 15.2% | 20.9% |
| Middle | Developing 39.5/100 | 1 | 14.2% | 19.4% |
| High | Developing 43.6/100 | 2 | 13.9% | 30.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Gridley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Gridley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 29.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.5%, 7.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Gridley High leads the district at 59 with 27.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Gridley Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Gridley 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
Gridley Unified spends $13,619 per student in current expenditures — $1,196 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 (1)
Gridley Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 4.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +0.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Wilson Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 15.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Elementary Gridley Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 39/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Gridley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.5 — 1.0 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +9.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Sycamore Middle with a Scope Score of 39 and 14.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sycamore Middle Gridley Unified On the Rise | 14.2% | Developing 39/100 |
High Schools (2)
Gridley Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.6 — 3.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Gridley High with a Scope Score of 59 and 27.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gridley High Gridley Unified Building Momentum | 27.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Esperanza High (Continuation) Gridley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
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 Gridley 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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