Orinda Union
Orinda Union has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 84.7/100 — 41.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wagner Ranch Elementary at 91/100, where 68.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,192 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 5.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 85.3/100 | 4 | 63.4% | 5.0% |
| Middle | Strong 82.5/100 | 1 | 57.7% | 7.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Orinda Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Orinda Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 85.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 12.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 5.5%, 12.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Wagner Ranch Elementary leads the district at 91 with 68.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Orinda Union
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Orinda Union spends $13,192 per student in current expenditures — $1,623 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 (4)
Orinda Union has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 85.3 — 41.5 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 4 elementary schools have Scope Scores above 90.
District-wide growth averages +1.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Wagner Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 68.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wagner Ranch Elementary Orinda Union High Ceiling | 68.3% | Strong 91/100 |
| 2 | Glorietta Elementary Orinda Union High Ceiling | 60.8% | Strong 86/100 |
| 3 | Sleepy Hollow Elementary Orinda Union High Ceiling | 65.7% | Strong 86/100 |
| 4 | Del Rey Elementary Orinda Union High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 78/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Orinda Union has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 82.5 — 42.0 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -8.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Orinda Intermediate with a Scope Score of 82 and 57.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orinda Intermediate Orinda Union High Ceiling | 57.7% | Strong 82/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Orinda Union
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- 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
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