Lindsay Unified
Lindsay Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.9/100 — 4.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lindsay Senior High at 51/100, where 22.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,239 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 37.5/100 | 6 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| High | Developing 43.3/100 | 2 | 11.4% | 35.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lindsay Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lindsay Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -9.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.7 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 17.0%, 1.1pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Lindsay Senior High leads the district at 51 with 22.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lindsay Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Lindsay 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
Lindsay Unified spends $16,239 per student in current expenditures — $1,424 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 (6)
Lindsay Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.5 — 6.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -9.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 22.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Lindsay Unified Culture First | 22.4% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Reagan Elementary Lindsay Unified Culture First | 15.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Jefferson Elementary Lindsay Unified Culture First | 8.4% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Kennedy Elementary Lindsay Unified Culture First | 10.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elementary Lindsay Unified On the Rise | 7.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Roosevelt Elementary Lindsay Unified Culture First | 4.7% | Needs Support 28/100 |
High Schools (2)
Lindsay Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.3 — 4.2 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Lindsay Senior High with a Scope Score of 51 and 22.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindsay Senior High Lindsay Unified Building Momentum | 22.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | John J. Cairns Continuation Lindsay Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 36/100 |
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 Lindsay 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