Laton Joint Unified
Laton Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 9.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Laton High at 45/100, where 9.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,981 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.1/100 | 1 | 5.2% | 12.2% |
| Middle | Needs Support 27.1/100 | 1 | 7.0% | 10.9% |
| High | Developing 44.7/100 | 1 | 9.2% | 22.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Laton Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Laton Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 17.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, 3.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Laton High leads the district at 45 with 9.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Laton Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Laton Joint Unified 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
Laton Joint Unified spends $16,981 per student in current expenditures — $2,166 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 (1)
Laton Joint Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.1 — 12.7 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +5.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Laton Elementary with a Scope Score of 31 and 5.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laton Elementary Laton Joint Unified On the Rise | 5.2% | Developing 31/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Laton Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.1 — 13.4 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Laton Middle with a Scope Score of 27 and 7.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laton Middle Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (1)
Laton Joint Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.7 — 2.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Laton High with a Scope Score of 45 and 9.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laton High Laton Joint Unified Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 45/100 |
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 Laton 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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