Holtville Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 43.4/100 | 2 | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Middle | Solid 52.1/100 | 1 | 22.6% | 13.6% |
| High | Solid 56.9/100 | 1 | 13.8% | 19.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Holtville Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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)
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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Elementary Holtville Unified Growth Engine | 20.1% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Emmett 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holtville 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holtville 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
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