Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Kings Canyon Joint Unified has 18 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 7.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Silas Bartsch at 62/100, where 36.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,495 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 5 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 50.7/100 | 12 | 23.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle | Solid 50.6/100 | 3 | 21.5% | 10.0% |
| High | Solid 55.6/100 | 3 | 22.7% | 8.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Kings Canyon Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Kings Canyon Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 55.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 20.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.2%, 10.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Silas Bartsch leads the district at 62 with 36.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Kings Canyon Joint Unified are classified as Growth Engine (5) — 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
Kings Canyon Joint Unified spends $14,495 per student in current expenditures — $319 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 (12)
Kings Canyon Joint Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.7 — 6.9 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Silas Bartsch with a Scope Score of 62 and 36.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Bartsch Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 36.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Alta Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 32.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Great Western Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 24.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 23.2% | Solid 56/100 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Culture First | 27.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 6 | Jefferson Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Culture First | 19.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 7 | Dunlap Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine | 26.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 8 | Riverview Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 20.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | McCord Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine | 14.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 10 | Sheridan Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Culture First | 18.1% | Developing 44/100 |
| 11 | Thomas Law Reed Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 22.1% | Developing 43/100 |
| 12 | A. L. Conner Elementary Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 19.3% | Developing 42/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Kings Canyon Joint Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.6 — 10.2 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +8.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Navelencia Middle with a Scope Score of 53 and 24.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navelencia Middle Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine | 24.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | General Grant Middle Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine | 23.2% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Citrus Middle Kings Canyon Joint Unified Growth Engine | 16.8% | Developing 46/100 |
High Schools (3)
Kings Canyon Joint Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.6 — 8.2 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Reedley Middle College High with a Scope Score of 59 and 27.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reedley Middle College High Kings Canyon Joint Unified Strong All-Around | 27.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Reedley High Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 22.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Orange Cove High Kings Canyon Joint Unified Building Momentum | 18.1% | Solid 51/100 |
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 Kings Canyon Joint 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
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