Orland Joint Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 29.8/100 | 1 | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| Middle | Needs Support 21.7/100 | 1 | 2.4% | 16.7% |
| High | Developing 49.7/100 | 2 | 4.8% | 33.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Orland Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Price 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.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orland High Orland Joint Unified Building Momentum | 9.6% | Solid 56/100 |
| 2 | North 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
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