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Oakdale Joint Unified

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 46.4/100

Oakdale Joint Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary 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 Oakdale High at 56/100, where 17.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,085 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.3
36.1 – 56.4
Avg Exceeded %
16.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 7 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
47.3/100
422.5%15.5%
HighDeveloping
45.1/100
38.4%29.0%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Oakdale Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
47.3
avg score · 4 schools
Cloverland Elementary
Developing
50/100
+1 more elementary schools
High
45.1
avg score · 3 schools
Oakdale High
Solid
56/100
Oakdale Charter
Developing
43/100
East Stanislaus High
Developing
36/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Oakdale Joint Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 20.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.3%, 3.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.1%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Oakdale High leads the district at 56 with 17.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Oakdale Joint Unified

1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Oakdale Joint 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
43.1%
White
50.7%
Asian
0.8%
Black
0.9%
Other
4.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
45%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Oakdale Joint Unified spends $12,085 per student in current expenditures — $2,729 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,085
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,282
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$10,507 → $12,085
Spending Efficiency
3.84
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 32%Other 2%
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
$60,252–$124,790
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
249
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Oakdale Joint Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3 — 3.5 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Sierra View Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 26.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sierra View Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Solid
52/100
2Fair Oaks Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Growth Engine
22.8%Solid
51/100
3Cloverland Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
25.7%Developing
50/100
4Magnolia Elementary
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
15.2%Developing
37/100

High Schools (3)

Oakdale Joint Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.1 — 2.3 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Oakdale High with a Scope Score of 56 and 17.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oakdale High
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
17.8%Solid
56/100
2Oakdale Charter
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Developing
43/100
3East Stanislaus High
Oakdale Joint Unified Building Momentum
1.9%Developing
36/100

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 Oakdale 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakdale Joint Unified a good school district?
Oakdale Joint Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.4/100, which is 2.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 16.5% 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 Oakdale Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Oakdale Joint Unified is Oakdale High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 17.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Oakdale Joint Unified spend per student?
Oakdale Joint Unified spends $12,085 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 Oakdale Joint Unified?
Teacher salaries in Oakdale Joint Unified range from $60,252–$124,790 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.