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Orland Joint Unified

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 37.7/100

Orland Joint Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.7/100 — 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Orland High at 56/100, where 9.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,496 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.4%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
37.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.4
21.7 – 56.1
Avg Exceeded %
4.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
29.8/100
15.8%9.2%
MiddleNeeds Support
21.7/100
12.4%16.7%
HighDeveloping
49.7/100
24.8%33.9%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
29.8
avg score · 1 school
Fairview Elementary
Needs Support
30/100
Middle
21.7
avg score · 1 school
Price Intermediate
Needs Support
22/100
High
49.7
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Orland Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 49.7.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 34.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.4%, 5.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 9.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Orland High leads the district at 56 with 9.6% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Orland Joint Unified

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Orland Joint 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

Hispanic
71.9%
White
24.4%
Asian
1.7%
Black
0.1%
Other
2.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
83%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Orland Joint Unified spends $12,496 per student in current expenditures — $2,319 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,496
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,244
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 16.4%
$10,736 → $12,496
Spending Efficiency
3.02
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 34%Other 5%
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
$59,986–$119,852
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
138
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (1)

Orland Joint Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.8 — 14.0 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -3.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Fairview Elementary with a Scope Score of 30 and 5.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fairview Elementary
Orland Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
30/100

Middle Schools (1)

Orland Joint Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 21.7 — 18.8 points below the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +3.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Price Intermediate with a Scope Score of 22 and 2.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Price Intermediate
Orland Joint Unified On the Rise
2.4%Needs Support
22/100

High Schools (2)

Orland Joint Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.7 — 2.3 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Orland High with a Scope Score of 56 and 9.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orland High
Orland Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.6%Solid
56/100
2North Valley High (Continuation)
Orland Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
43/100

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 Orland 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 Orland Joint Unified a good school district?
Orland Joint Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.7/100, which is 6.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.4% 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 Orland Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Orland Joint Unified is Orland High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 9.6% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Orland Joint Unified spend per student?
Orland Joint Unified spends $12,496 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 Orland Joint Unified?
Teacher salaries in Orland Joint Unified range from $59,986–$119,852 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.