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Oak Park Unified

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 76.2/100

Oak Park Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 76.2/100 — 32.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Oak Park High at 90/100, where 58.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $10,537 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.8
64.3 – 90.1
Avg Exceeded %
48.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
72.9/100
346.6%6.3%
MiddleStrong
72.4/100
145.0%6.2%
HighStrong
90.1/100
158.2%7.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Oak Park Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
72.9
avg score · 3 schools
Middle
72.4
avg score · 1 school
Medea Creek Middle
Strong
72/100
High
90.1
avg score · 1 school
Oak Park High
Strong
90/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Oak Park Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 90.1.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 25.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.6%, 11.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Oak Park High leads the district at 90 with 58.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Oak Park Unified

2 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Oak Park Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
13.2%
White
54.7%
Asian
19.1%
Black
2.4%
Other
10.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
15%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Oak Park Unified spends $10,537 per student in current expenditures — $4,277 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,537
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,355
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 5%
$10,033 → $10,537
Spending Efficiency
7.24
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 34%Other 1%
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
$58,900–$128,669
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
193
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (3)

Oak Park Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.9 — 29.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 3 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.2pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Brookside Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 47.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Brookside Elementary
Oak Park Unified Growth Engine
47.5%Strong
79/100
2Red Oak Elementary
Oak Park Unified High Ceiling
51.9%Strong
76/100
3Oak Hills Elementary
Oak Park Unified Strong All-Around
40.6%Solid
64/100

Middle Schools (1)

Oak Park Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.4 — 32.0 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

Growth averages -3.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Medea Creek Middle with a Scope Score of 72 and 45.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Medea Creek Middle
Oak Park Unified Building Momentum
45.0%Strong
72/100

High Schools (1)

Oak Park Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 90.1 — 42.6 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.

The highest-scoring high school is Oak Park High with a Scope Score of 90 and 58.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oak Park High
Oak Park Unified High Ceiling
58.2%Strong
90/100

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 Oak Park 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 Oak Park Unified a good school district?
Oak Park Unified has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 76.2/100, which is 32.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.6% 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 Oak Park Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Oak Park Unified is Oak Park High with a Scope Score of 90/100 and 58.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Oak Park Unified spend per student?
Oak Park Unified spends $10,537 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 Oak Park Unified?
Teacher salaries in Oak Park Unified range from $58,900–$128,669 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.