New Haven Unified
New Haven Unified has 11 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 46.4/100 — 2.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Delaine Eastin Elementary at 65/100, where 43.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,332 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 49.0/100 | 7 | 24.7% | 19.0% |
| Middle | Developing 40.2/100 | 2 | 16.6% | 16.5% |
| High | Developing 43.5/100 | 2 | 12.8% | 45.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in New Haven Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: New Haven Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 49.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 40.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.3%, 5.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Delaine Eastin Elementary leads the district at 65 with 43.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in New Haven Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in New Haven 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
New Haven Unified spends $12,332 per student in current expenditures — $2,483 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 (7)
New Haven Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.0 — 5.2 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Delaine Eastin Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 43.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaine Eastin Elementary New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 43.7% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Tom Kitayama Elementary New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 36.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Pioneer Elementary New Haven Unified Culture First | 30.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 21.1% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Alvarado Elementary New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 19.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Hillview Crest Elementary New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 40/100 |
| 7 | Searles Elementary New Haven Unified On the Rise | 10.2% | Developing 38/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
New Haven Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.2 — 0.3 points near the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.4pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Itliong-Vera Cruz with a Scope Score of 47 and 22.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itliong-Vera Cruz New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 22.8% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Cesar Chavez Middle New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 10.4% | Developing 33/100 |
High Schools (2)
New Haven Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.5 — 4.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is James Logan High with a Scope Score of 62 and 23.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Logan High New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Core Learning Academy at Conley-Caraballo High New Haven Unified Building Momentum | 1.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
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 New Haven 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