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Kelseyville Unified

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 28.9/100

Kelseyville Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 28.9/100 — 14.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Kelseyville High at 39/100, where 5.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,210 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
28.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.3
24.4 – 38.6
Avg Exceeded %
5.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
25.8/100
26.2%24.2%
MiddleNeeds Support
25.2/100
12.4%6.8%
HighDeveloping
38.6/100
15.3%24.9%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
25.8
avg score · 2 schools
Riviera Elementary
Needs Support
27/100
Kelseyville Elementary
Needs Support
24/100
Middle
25.2
avg score · 1 school
Mountain Vista Middle
Needs Support
25/100
High
38.6
avg score · 1 school
Kelseyville High
Developing
39/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Kelseyville Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 14.3 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.0%, 1.9pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Kelseyville High leads the district at 39 with 5.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
36.2%
White
46.1%
Asian
0.2%
Black
0.4%
Other
17.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
51%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Kelseyville Unified spends $13,210 per student in current expenditures — $1,605 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,210
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,745
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 6.1%
$12,449 → $13,210
Spending Efficiency
2.19
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 40%Other 3%
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
$51,563–$100,220
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
99
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (2)

Kelseyville Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.8 — 17.9 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -7.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Riviera Elementary with a Scope Score of 27 and 5.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riviera Elementary
Kelseyville Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
27/100
2Kelseyville Elementary
Kelseyville Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
24/100

Middle Schools (1)

Kelseyville Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.2 — 15.2 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +2.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Mountain Vista Middle with a Scope Score of 25 and 2.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mountain Vista Middle
Kelseyville Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Needs Support
25/100

High Schools (1)

Kelseyville Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.6 — 8.8 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Kelseyville High with a Scope Score of 39 and 5.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kelseyville High
Kelseyville Unified Building Momentum
5.3%Developing
39/100

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 Kelseyville 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 Kelseyville Unified a good school district?
Kelseyville Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.9/100, which is 14.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.0% 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 Kelseyville Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Kelseyville Unified is Kelseyville High with a Scope Score of 39/100 and 5.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Kelseyville Unified spend per student?
Kelseyville Unified spends $13,210 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 Kelseyville Unified?
Teacher salaries in Kelseyville Unified range from $51,563–$100,220 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.