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Keyes Union

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 38.0/100

Keyes Union has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.0/100 — 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Keyes to Learning Charter at 43/100, where 22.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,033 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.1
35.6 – 42.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 3 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
39.3/100
217.5%8.2%
MiddleDeveloping
35.6/100
110.5%20.3%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Keyes Union, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
39.3
avg score · 2 schools
Keyes Elementary
Developing
36/100
Middle
35.6
avg score · 1 school
Barbara Spratling Middle
Developing
36/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Keyes Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 7.1 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.3%, 5.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Keyes to Learning Charter leads the district at 43 with 22.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Keyes Union

2 Culture First1 On the Rise

Hidden gems: 1 school in Keyes Union 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

Hispanic
70.3%
White
21.0%
Asian
5.3%
Black
0.8%
Other
2.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
70%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Keyes Union spends $14,033 per student in current expenditures — $782 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,033
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,103
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 28.2%
$10,946 → $14,033
Spending Efficiency
2.71
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 70%Support 28%Other 2%
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
$63,992–$123,139
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
42
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (2)

Keyes Union has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.3 — 4.5 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -9.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Keyes to Learning Charter with a Scope Score of 43 and 22.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Keyes to Learning Charter
Keyes Union Culture First
22.3%Developing
43/100
2Keyes Elementary
Keyes Union Culture First
12.6%Developing
36/100

Middle Schools (1)

Keyes Union has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6 — 4.9 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +28.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Barbara Spratling Middle with a Scope Score of 36 and 10.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Barbara Spratling Middle
Keyes Union On the Rise
10.5%Developing
36/100

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 Keyes Union

  • 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 Keyes Union a good school district?
Keyes Union has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.0/100, which is 5.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.1% 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 Keyes Union?
The highest-scoring school in Keyes Union is Keyes to Learning Charter with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 22.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Keyes Union spend per student?
Keyes Union spends $14,033 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 Keyes Union?
Teacher salaries in Keyes Union range from $63,992–$123,139 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.