Lynwood Unified
Lynwood Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Marco Antonio Firebaugh High at 55/100, where 14.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,041 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.0%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 34.8/100 | 12 | 13.3% | 33.3% |
| High | Developing 43.3/100 | 3 | 8.9% | 41.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lynwood Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lynwood Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 33.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 35.0%, 16.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Marco Antonio Firebaugh High leads the district at 55 with 14.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lynwood Unified
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Lynwood Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) or 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
Lynwood Unified spends $16,041 per student in current expenditures — $1,227 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 (12)
Lynwood Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.8 — 9.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 24.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary Lynwood Unified Growth Engine | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Helen Keller Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Developing 43/100 |
| 3 | Janie P. Abbott Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Will Rogers Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Mark Twain Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Developing 36/100 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Rosa Parks Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Lindbergh Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Lugo Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | Wilson Elementary Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 12 | Roosevelt Elementary Lynwood Unified On the Rise | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (3)
Lynwood Unified has 3 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 Marco Antonio Firebaugh High with a Scope Score of 55 and 14.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Antonio Firebaugh High Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Lynwood High Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Vista High Lynwood Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 21/100 |
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 Lynwood 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