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Mariposa County Unified

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 31.0/100

Mariposa County Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 31.0/100 — 12.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mariposa County High at 51/100, where 21.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,934 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 33.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.6
22.4 – 51.0
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
28.1/100
410.4%25.5%
HighDeveloping
36.7/100
212.6%49.3%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
28.1
avg score · 4 schools
Mariposa Elementary
Needs Support
29/100
Lake Don Pedro Elementary
Needs Support
27/100
+1 more elementary schools
High
36.7
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Mariposa County Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 28.6 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 33.4%, 15.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Mariposa County High leads the district at 51 with 21.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Mariposa County Unified

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Mariposa County 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
22.9%
White
63.4%
Asian
1.0%
Black
0.6%
Other
12.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
40%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Mariposa County Unified spends $14,934 per student in current expenditures — $119 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,934
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,604
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 30%
$11,488 → $14,934
Spending Efficiency
2.07
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 55%Support 42%Other 3%
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
$54,568–$99,865
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
119
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Mariposa County Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.1 — 15.6 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +1.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Yosemite National Park El Portal with a Scope Score of 34 and 18.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Yosemite National Park El Portal
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
34/100
2Mariposa Elementary
Mariposa County Unified On the Rise
10.1%Needs Support
29/100
3Lake Don Pedro Elementary
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
27/100
4Woodland Elementary
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
23/100

High Schools (2)

Mariposa County Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.7 — 10.8 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Mariposa County High with a Scope Score of 51 and 21.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mariposa County High
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
21.8%Solid
51/100
2Spring Hill High (Continuation)
Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum
3.3%Needs Support
22/100

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 Mariposa County 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 Mariposa County Unified a good school district?
Mariposa County Unified has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.0/100, which is 12.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.1% 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 Mariposa County Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Mariposa County Unified is Mariposa County High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 21.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Mariposa County Unified spend per student?
Mariposa County Unified spends $14,934 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 Mariposa County Unified?
Teacher salaries in Mariposa County Unified range from $54,568–$99,865 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.