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Lennox

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 37.8/100

Lennox has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 37.8/100 — 5.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Buford Elementary at 43/100, where 19.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,999 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.1
33.7 – 42.7
Avg Exceeded %
15.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary38.5516.2%18.9%
Middle34.419.5%24.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
38.5
avg score · 5 schools
Middle
34.4
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Lennox's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.5.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 9.1 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.8%, 1.6pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Buford Elementary leads the district at 43 with 19.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Lennox

3 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Lennox 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

Hispanic
96.1%
White
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Black
1.2%
Other
2.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
91%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Lennox spends $13,999 per student in current expenditures — $815 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,999
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,731
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 27%
$11,027 → $13,999
Spending Efficiency
2.70
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 31%Other 5%
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
$62,510–$119,293
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
230
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (5)

Lennox has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.5 — 5.2 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Buford Elementary with a Scope Score of 43 and 19.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Buford Elementary
Lennox On the Rise
4319.6%46.2%+12.4pp17.3%0.1%
2Jefferson Elementary
Lennox Building Momentum
4218.7%46.6%-2.5pp19.5%0.8%
3Moffett Elementary
Lennox Building Momentum
4116.6%40.5%-4.3pp16.3%0.6%
4Felton Elementary
Lennox On the Rise
3414.3%33.6%+5.7pp25.7%0.1%
5Dolores Huerta Elementary
Lennox Building Momentum
3412.0%31.7%-13.0pp15.6%0.3%

Middle Schools (1)

Lennox has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.4 — 6.1 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +4.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Lennox Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 9.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Lennox Middle
Lennox On the Rise
349.5%33.5%+4.0pp24.0%3.5%

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 Lennox

  • 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 Lennox a good school district?
Lennox has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.8/100, which is 5.9 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 Lennox?
The highest-scoring school in Lennox is Buford Elementary with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 19.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Lennox spend per student?
Lennox spends $13,999 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 Lennox?
Teacher salaries in Lennox range from $62,510–$119,293 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.