Gustine Unified
Gustine Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.6/100 — 10.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gustine High at 52/100, where 11.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,082 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.5/100 | 2 | 10.7% | 27.9% |
| Middle | Needs Support 19.5/100 | 1 | 3.4% | 25.1% |
| High | Solid 52.0/100 | 1 | 11.0% | 29.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Gustine Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Gustine Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -10.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 32.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.6%, 9.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Gustine High leads the district at 52 with 11.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Gustine Unified spends $13,082 per student in current expenditures — $1,732 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)
Gustine Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.5 — 12.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -10.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Romero Elementary with a Scope Score of 35 and 13.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romero Elementary Gustine Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 35/100 |
| 2 | Gustine Elementary Gustine Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Gustine Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 19.5 — 20.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Gustine Middle with a Scope Score of 20 and 3.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustine Middle Gustine Unified Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 20/100 |
High Schools (1)
Gustine Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.0 — 4.5 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Gustine High with a Scope Score of 52 and 11.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustine High Gustine Unified Building Momentum | 11.0% | Solid 52/100 |
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 Gustine 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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