Linden Unified
Linden Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.5/100 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Linden High at 51/100, where 10.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,549 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 36.2 | 2 | 10.0% | 15.8% |
| Middle | 38.6 | 1 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| High | 51.0 | 1 | 10.2% | 16.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Linden Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Linden Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 28.7 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.3%, 2.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Linden High leads the district at 51 with 10.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Linden Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Linden Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Linden Unified spends $12,549 per student in current expenditures — $2,266 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 (2)
Linden Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.2 — 7.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Glenwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 14.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenwood Elementary Linden Unified Growth Engine | 50 | 14.6% | 40.8% | +5.0pp | 18.0% | 1.5% |
| 2 | Waverly Elementary Linden Unified Building Momentum | 22 | 5.4% | 20.6% | -12.8pp | 13.6% | 2.6% |
Middle Schools (1)
Linden Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.6 — 1.8 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Waterloo Elementary with a Scope Score of 39 and 11.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo Elementary Linden Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 11.7% | 40.8% | +1.1pp | 12.9% | 2.9% |
High Schools (1)
Linden Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.0 — 3.5 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Linden High with a Scope Score of 51 and 10.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden High Linden Unified Building Momentum | 51 | 10.2% | 31.6% | 16.8% | 4.4% |
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 Linden 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
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology