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Jurupa Unified

Below Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 31.2/100

Jurupa Unified has 21 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 31.2/100 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Patriot High at 49/100, where 11.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,456 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.2
21.9 – 49.1
Avg Exceeded %
7.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
21
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
29.0/100
177.4%22.9%
HighDeveloping
40.4/100
47.1%40.3%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
29.0
avg score · 17 schools
Peralta Elementary
Developing
36/100
Indian Hills Elementary
Developing
36/100
Camino Real Elementary
Developing
35/100
+14 more elementary schools
High
40.4
avg score · 4 schools
Patriot High
Developing
49/100
Jurupa Valley High
Developing
48/100
Rubidoux High
Developing
43/100
+1 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Jurupa Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 27.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.3%, 8.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Patriot High leads the district at 49 with 11.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Jurupa Unified

7 On the Rise14 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 7 schools in Jurupa Unified are classified as On the Rise (7) — 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
86.8%
White
6.7%
Asian
1.5%
Black
2.0%
Other
3.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
80%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Jurupa Unified spends $13,456 per student in current expenditures — $1,359 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,456
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
18,768
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9.5%
$12,293 → $13,456
Spending Efficiency
2.32
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 30%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
$71,238–$141,440
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,001
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (17)

Jurupa Unified has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.0 — 14.7 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -1.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Peralta Elementary with a Scope Score of 36 and 8.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Peralta Elementary
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
8.8%Developing
36/100
2Indian Hills Elementary
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
13.5%Developing
36/100
3Camino Real Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
35/100
4Sky Country Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
35/100
5Stone Avenue Elementary
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
10.4%Developing
33/100
6Sunnyslope Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
30/100
7Pacific Avenue Academy of Music
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
4.4%Needs Support
29/100
8Glen Avon Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
28/100
9Del Sol Academy
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Needs Support
28/100
10Granite Hill Elementary
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
4.5%Needs Support
28/100
11West Riverside Elementary
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
5.1%Needs Support
27/100
12Pedley Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
27/100
13Troth Street Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
27/100
14Ina Arbuckle Elementary
Jurupa Unified On the Rise
3.8%Needs Support
25/100
15Van Buren Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
4.4%Needs Support
25/100
16Mission Bell Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
23/100
17Rustic Lane Elementary
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
22/100

High Schools (4)

Jurupa Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.4 — 7.0 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Patriot High with a Scope Score of 49 and 11.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Patriot High
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Developing
49/100
2Jurupa Valley High
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
48/100
3Rubidoux High
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Developing
43/100
4Nueva Vista Continuation High
Jurupa Unified Building Momentum
0.3%Needs Support
22/100

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 Jurupa 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 Jurupa Unified a good school district?
Jurupa Unified has 21 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.2/100, which is 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.3% 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 Jurupa Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Jurupa Unified is Patriot High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 11.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Jurupa Unified spend per student?
Jurupa Unified spends $13,456 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 Jurupa Unified?
Teacher salaries in Jurupa Unified range from $71,238–$141,440 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.