Patterson Joint Unified
Patterson Joint Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.0/100 — 9.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Patterson High at 58/100, where 16.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,669 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 30.7/100 | 5 | 10.1% | 19.6% |
| High | Developing 42.2/100 | 2 | 8.1% | 38.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Patterson Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Patterson Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 34.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, 6.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.6%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Patterson High leads the district at 58 with 16.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Patterson Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Patterson 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
Patterson Joint Unified spends $13,669 per student in current expenditures — $1,146 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 (5)
Patterson Joint Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.7 — 13.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Northmead Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 16.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northmead Elementary Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum | 16.4% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | Apricot Valley Elementary Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Las Palmas Elementary Patterson Joint Unified On the Rise | 8.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | Walnut Grove Elementary Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 5 | Grayson Elementary Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 24/100 |
High Schools (2)
Patterson Joint Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.2 — 5.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Patterson High with a Scope Score of 58 and 16.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patterson High Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum | 16.2% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Del Puerto High Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | 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 Patterson 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