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Oakley Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 33.2/100

Oakley Union Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 33.2/100 — 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Almond Grove Elementary at 46/100, where 20.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,561 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
33.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.0
25.8 – 45.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
35.0/100
712.7%18.6%
MiddleNeeds Support
26.7/100
27.4%21.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Oakley Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
35.0
avg score · 7 schools
Almond Grove Elementary
Developing
46/100
Gehringer Elementary
Developing
40/100
Summer Lake Elementary
Developing
37/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
26.7
avg score · 2 schools
O'Hara Park Middle
Needs Support
28/100
Delta Vista Middle
Needs Support
26/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Oakley Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 20.0 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.3%, 1.2pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.0%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Almond Grove Elementary leads the district at 46 with 20.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Oakley Union Elementary

2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Oakley Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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
48.1%
White
26.0%
Asian
4.4%
Black
9.0%
Other
12.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
42%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Oakley Union Elementary spends $11,561 per student in current expenditures — $3,254 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,561
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,939
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9.7%
$10,542 → $11,561
Spending Efficiency
2.87
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 35%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
$58,250–$116,958
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
239
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Oakley Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.0 — 8.8 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +0.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Almond Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 20.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Almond Grove Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary Growth Engine
20.1%Developing
46/100
2Gehringer Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary On the Rise
15.7%Developing
40/100
3Summer Lake Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
37/100
4Vintage Parkway Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary On the Rise
13.7%Developing
36/100
5Iron House Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
31/100
6Oakley Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary Building Momentum
6.2%Needs Support
29/100
7Laurel Elementary
Oakley Union Elementary Building Momentum
8.4%Needs Support
27/100

Middle Schools (2)

Oakley Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.7 — 13.8 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -2.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is O'Hara Park Middle with a Scope Score of 28 and 7.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1O'Hara Park Middle
Oakley Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
28/100
2Delta Vista Middle
Oakley Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.5%Needs Support
26/100

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 Oakley Union Elementary

  • 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 Oakley Union Elementary a good school district?
Oakley Union Elementary has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2/100, which is 10.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.6% 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 Oakley Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Oakley Union Elementary is Almond Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 20.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Oakley Union Elementary spend per student?
Oakley Union Elementary spends $11,561 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 Oakley Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Oakley Union Elementary range from $58,250–$116,958 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.