Mariposa County Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 28.1/100 | 4 | 10.4% | 25.5% |
| High | Developing 36.7/100 | 2 | 12.6% | 49.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Mariposa County Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yosemite National Park El Portal Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 2 | Mariposa Elementary Mariposa County Unified On the Rise | 10.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 3 | Lake Don Pedro Elementary Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 4 | Woodland 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariposa County High Mariposa County Unified Building Momentum | 21.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Spring 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