Ramona City Unified
Ramona City Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.8/100 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Ramona High at 60/100, where 19.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,199 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.9/100 | 6 | 15.3% | 20.1% |
| High | Developing 39.6/100 | 2 | 10.5% | 42.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Ramona City Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Ramona City Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -14.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 41.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.7%, 7.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Ramona High leads the district at 60 with 19.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Ramona City Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Ramona City Unified spends $12,199 per student in current expenditures — $2,616 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 (6)
Ramona City Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.9 — 7.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -14.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Ramona Community Montessori with a Scope Score of 51 and 21.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramona Community Montessori Ramona City Unified Culture First | 21.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | James Dukes Elementary Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 25.0% | Solid 50/100 |
| 3 | Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 16.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | Barnett Elementary Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Ramona Elementary Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 10.3% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 6 | Hanson Elementary Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 8.6% | Needs Support 22/100 |
High Schools (2)
Ramona City Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.6 — 7.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Ramona High with a Scope Score of 60 and 19.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramona High Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 19.0% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Montecito High (Continuation) Ramona City Unified Building Momentum | 2.1% | Needs Support 19/100 |
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 Ramona City 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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