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Holtville Unified

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 49.0/100

Holtville Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 49.0/100 — 5.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Holtville High at 57/100, where 13.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,942 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.3
33.6 – 56.9
Avg Exceeded %
17.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
43.4/100
216.4%12.1%
MiddleSolid
52.1/100
122.6%13.6%
HighSolid
56.9/100
113.8%19.8%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
43.4
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
52.1
avg score · 1 school
Holtville Middle
Solid
52/100
High
56.9
avg score · 1 school
Holtville High
Solid
57/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Holtville Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 56.9.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 23.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.4%, 3.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Holtville High leads the district at 57 with 13.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Holtville Unified

2 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Holtville Unified are classified as Growth Engine (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
88.3%
White
11.1%
Black
0.2%
Other
0.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
76%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Holtville Unified spends $14,942 per student in current expenditures — $127 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,942
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,612
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19%
$12,555 → $14,942
Spending Efficiency
3.28
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 33%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
$65,664–$123,419
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
104
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (2)

Holtville Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.3 points near the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +7.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Pine Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 20.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pine Elementary
Holtville Unified Growth Engine
20.1%Solid
53/100
2Emmett S. Finley Elementary
Holtville Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (1)

Holtville Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.1 — 11.6 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +7.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Holtville Middle with a Scope Score of 52 and 22.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Holtville Middle
Holtville Unified Growth Engine
22.6%Solid
52/100

High Schools (1)

Holtville Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.9 — 9.5 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Holtville High with a Scope Score of 57 and 13.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Holtville High
Holtville Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Solid
57/100

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 Holtville 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 Holtville Unified a good school district?
Holtville Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.0/100, which is 5.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 17.3% 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 Holtville Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Holtville Unified is Holtville High with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 13.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Holtville Unified spend per student?
Holtville Unified spends $14,942 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 Holtville Unified?
Teacher salaries in Holtville Unified range from $65,664–$123,419 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.