Kernville Union Elementary
Kernville Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 28.4/100 — 15.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Kernville Elementary at 33/100, where 11.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,815 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 32.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 28.5 | 2 | 7.6% | 30.6% |
| Middle | 28.3 | 1 | 6.5% | 36.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Kernville Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Kernville Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 28.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 9.1 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 32.4%, 14.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Kernville Elementary leads the district at 33 with 11.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Kernville Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 1 school in Kernville Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — 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
Kernville Union Elementary spends $15,815 per student in current expenditures — $1,001 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)
Kernville Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.5 — 15.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Kernville Elementary with a Scope Score of 33 and 11.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kernville Elementary Kernville Union Elementary Building Momentum | 33 | 11.5% | 33.3% | -7.1pp | 23.9% | 1.7% |
| 2 | Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary Kernville Union Elementary On the Rise | 24 | 3.8% | 17.8% | +6.3pp | 37.2% | 0.6% |
Middle Schools (1)
Kernville Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.3 — 12.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Woodrow Wallace Middle with a Scope Score of 28 and 6.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodrow Wallace Middle Kernville Union Elementary Building Momentum | 28 | 6.5% | 23.4% | +2.1pp | 36.2% | 4.7% |
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 Kernville Union Elementary
- 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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