Palo Verde Unified
Palo Verde Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 23.6/100 — 20.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Palo Verde High at 36/100, where 4.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,210 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 36.6%, 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 20.5/100 | 3 | 5.3% | 26.5% |
| High | Needs Support 28.4/100 | 2 | 2.1% | 51.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Palo Verde Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Palo Verde Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 28.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -11.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 18.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 36.6%, 18.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Palo Verde High leads the district at 36 with 4.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Palo Verde Unified spends $14,210 per student in current expenditures — $605 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 (3)
Palo Verde Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 20.5 — 23.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -11.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Margaret White Elementary with a Scope Score of 23 and 4.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Margaret White Elementary Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 2 | Ruth Brown Elementary Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 3 | Felix J. Appleby Elementary Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
High Schools (2)
Palo Verde Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.4 — 19.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Palo Verde High with a Scope Score of 36 and 4.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Verde High Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 2 | Twin Palms Continuation Palo Verde Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Palo Verde 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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