Modoc Joint Unified
Modoc Joint Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — 5.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Modoc High at 43/100, where 10.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,856 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 36.8/100 | 1 | 9.2% | 11.1% |
| Middle | Developing 33.8/100 | 1 | 6.3% | 15.1% |
| High | Developing 43.3/100 | 1 | 10.3% | 18.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Modoc Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Modoc Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 9.5 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.8%, 3.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Modoc High leads the district at 43 with 10.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Modoc Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Modoc Joint 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
Modoc Joint Unified spends $12,856 per student in current expenditures — $1,958 below 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 (1)
Modoc Joint Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.8 — 7.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +4.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Alturas Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 9.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alturas Elementary Modoc Joint Unified On the Rise | 9.2% | Developing 37/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Modoc Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.8 — 6.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Modoc Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 6.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modoc Middle Modoc Joint Unified Building Momentum | 6.3% | Developing 34/100 |
High Schools (1)
Modoc Joint Unified has 1 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 Modoc High with a Scope Score of 43 and 10.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modoc High Modoc Joint Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Developing 43/100 |
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 Modoc Joint 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
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