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Lindsay Unified

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 38.9/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
38.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.7
27.8 – 50.5
Avg Exceeded %
11.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.5/100
611.5%11.0%
HighDeveloping
43.3/100
211.4%35.1%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
37.5
avg score · 6 schools
Washington Elementary
Developing
48/100
Reagan Elementary
Developing
40/100
Jefferson Elementary
Developing
38/100
+3 more elementary schools
High
43.3
avg score · 2 schools

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

5 Culture First1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
93.7%
White
4.1%
Asian
1.1%
Black
0.2%
Other
1.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
88%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,239
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,067
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14.4%
$14,195 → $16,239
Spending Efficiency
2.40
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 36%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
$68,267–$133,818
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
201
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Washington Elementary
Lindsay Unified Culture First
22.4%Developing
48/100
2Reagan Elementary
Lindsay Unified Culture First
15.9%Developing
40/100
3Jefferson Elementary
Lindsay Unified Culture First
8.4%Developing
38/100
4Kennedy Elementary
Lindsay Unified Culture First
10.2%Developing
37/100
5Lincoln Elementary
Lindsay Unified On the Rise
7.2%Developing
34/100
6Roosevelt 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lindsay Senior High
Lindsay Unified Building Momentum
22.9%Solid
51/100
2John 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lindsay Unified a good school district?
Lindsay Unified has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.9/100, which is 4.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.5% 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 Lindsay Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Lindsay Unified is Lindsay Senior High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 22.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Lindsay Unified spend per student?
Lindsay Unified spends $16,239 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 Lindsay Unified?
Teacher salaries in Lindsay Unified range from $68,267–$133,818 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.