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Moreland

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 55.2/100

Moreland has 7 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 55.2/100 — 11.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Country Lane Elementary at 73/100, where 54.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,099 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.0
29.3 – 73.2
Avg Exceeded %
37.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
55.4/100
638.0%13.2%
MiddleSolid
54.0/100
132.9%14.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
55.4
avg score · 6 schools
+3 more elementary schools
Middle
54.0
avg score · 1 school
Moreland Middle
Solid
54/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Moreland's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 55.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 44.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, 4.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Country Lane Elementary leads the district at 73 with 54.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Moreland

2 High Ceiling5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
36.8%
White
18.0%
Asian
28.2%
Black
2.5%
Other
14.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
39%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Moreland spends $14,099 per student in current expenditures — $716 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,099
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,364
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16%
$12,153 → $14,099
Spending Efficiency
3.91
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 35%Other 4%
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
$72,100–$133,605
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
209
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (6)

Moreland has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.4 — 11.6 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 6 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Country Lane Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 54.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Country Lane Elementary
Moreland High Ceiling
54.6%Strong
73/100
2Easterbrook Discovery
Moreland High Ceiling
51.6%Strong
73/100
3Gussie M. Baker Elementary
Moreland Building Momentum
48.5%Solid
65/100
4George C. Payne Elementary
Moreland Building Momentum
34.8%Developing
47/100
5Latimer
Moreland Building Momentum
28.0%Developing
44/100
6Leroy Anderson Elementary
Moreland Building Momentum
10.3%Needs Support
29/100

Middle Schools (1)

Moreland has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.0 — 13.6 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Moreland Middle with a Scope Score of 54 and 32.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Moreland Middle
Moreland Building Momentum
32.9%Solid
54/100

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 Moreland

  • 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 Moreland a good school district?
Moreland has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.2/100, which is 11.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.2% 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 Moreland?
The highest-scoring school in Moreland is Country Lane Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 54.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Moreland spend per student?
Moreland spends $14,099 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 Moreland?
Teacher salaries in Moreland range from $72,100–$133,605 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.