Pittsburg Unified
Pittsburg Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 30.4/100 — 13.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pittsburg Senior High at 49/100, where 9.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,724 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 32.7%, 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 | 8 | 9.3% | 28.5% |
| Middle | Needs Support 27.9/100 | 3 | 6.0% | 28.6% |
| High | Developing 36.4/100 | 2 | 4.7% | 55.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Pittsburg Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Pittsburg Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 25.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 32.7%, 14.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Pittsburg Senior High leads the district at 49 with 9.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Pittsburg Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Pittsburg Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
Pittsburg Unified spends $13,724 per student in current expenditures — $1,090 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 (8)
Pittsburg Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.8 — 13.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Los Medanos Elementary with a Scope Score of 38 and 13.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Medanos Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 2 | Foothill Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 33/100 |
| 3 | Heights Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Willow Cove Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 5 | Marina Vista Elementary Pittsburg Unified On the Rise | 10.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 6 | Parkside Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Highlands Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 8 | Stoneman Elementary Pittsburg Unified On the Rise | 6.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Pittsburg Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.9 — 12.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Rancho Medanos Junior High with a Scope Score of 28 and 6.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 2 | Hillview Junior High Pittsburg Unified On the Rise | 5.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 3 | Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (2)
Pittsburg Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.4 — 11.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Pittsburg Senior High with a Scope Score of 49 and 9.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburg Senior High Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | Black Diamond High (Continuation) Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
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 Pittsburg 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