King City Union
King City Union has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 33.2/100 — 10.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is King City Arts Magnet at 38/100, where 11.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,112 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.5/100 | 3 | 9.7% | 20.2% |
| Middle | Needs Support 26.3/100 | 1 | 5.4% | 12.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in King City Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: King City Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 11.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.3%, 0.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: King City Arts Magnet leads the district at 38 with 11.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in King City Union
Hidden gems: 3 schools in King City Union are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
King City Union spends $14,112 per student in current expenditures — $703 below 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 (3)
King City Union has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.5 — 8.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +5.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is King City Arts Magnet with a Scope Score of 38 and 11.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King City Arts Magnet King City Union On the Rise | 11.0% | Developing 38/100 |
| 2 | Santa Lucia Elementary King City Union On the Rise | 8.1% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Del Rey Elementary King City Union Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
King City Union has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.3 — 14.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +5.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Chalone Peaks Middle with a Scope Score of 26 and 5.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chalone Peaks Middle King City Union On the Rise | 5.4% | Needs Support 26/100 |
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 King City 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