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Redlands Unified

Near Average2024–25 data24 schools · avg 45.2/100

Redlands Unified has 24 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 45.2/100 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redlands Senior High at 67/100, where 31.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,906 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.1
29.1 – 67.1
Avg Exceeded %
21.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
24
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
44.2/100
1621.9%19.5%
MiddleDeveloping
40.3/100
418.5%21.6%
HighSolid
53.8/100
421.2%37.1%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Redlands Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
44.2
avg score · 16 schools
Cram Elementary
Solid
54/100
+13 more elementary schools
Middle
40.3
avg score · 4 schools
Clement Middle
Developing
42/100
Beattie Middle
Developing
41/100
Moore Middle
Developing
41/100
+1 more middle schools
High
53.8
avg score · 4 schools
+1 more high schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Redlands Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 53.8.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 38.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 22.7%, 4.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Redlands Senior High leads the district at 67 with 31.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Redlands Unified

4 Culture First4 On the Rise2 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine13 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in Redlands Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) or Growth Engine — 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

Hispanic
57.0%
White
21.0%
Asian
7.0%
Black
6.1%
Other
8.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
65%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Redlands Unified spends $13,906 per student in current expenditures — $908 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,906
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
20,109
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 34%
$10,377 → $13,906
Spending Efficiency
3.25
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 58%Support 38%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,599–$135,595
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,265
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (16)

Redlands Unified has 16 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.2 — 0.5 points near the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Kimberly Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 36.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Kimberly Elementary
Redlands Unified Culture First
36.1%Solid
57/100
2Cram Elementary
Redlands Unified Culture First
28.8%Solid
54/100
3Mariposa Elementary
Redlands Unified Culture First
36.4%Solid
52/100
4Highland Grove Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Solid
51/100
5Smiley Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
28.6%Solid
50/100
6McKinley Elementary
Redlands Unified Growth Engine
18.4%Developing
48/100
7Judson & Brown Elementary
Redlands Unified Culture First
23.6%Developing
46/100
8Arroyo Verde Elementary
Redlands Unified On the Rise
22.7%Developing
45/100
9Bryn Mawr Elementary
Redlands Unified On the Rise
25.8%Developing
43/100
10Mentone Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
43/100
11Crafton Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
42/100
12Kingsbury Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
40/100
13Mission Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
14.4%Developing
39/100
14Victoria Elementary
Redlands Unified On the Rise
15.3%Developing
38/100
15Lugonia Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Needs Support
30/100
16Franklin Elementary
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
10.5%Needs Support
29/100

Middle Schools (4)

Redlands Unified has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.3 — 0.1 points near the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -1.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Clement Middle with a Scope Score of 42 and 16.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Clement Middle
Redlands Unified On the Rise
16.5%Developing
42/100
2Beattie Middle
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
41/100
3Moore Middle
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
21.9%Developing
41/100
4Cope Middle
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
37/100

High Schools (4)

Redlands Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.8 — 6.3 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Redlands Senior High with a Scope Score of 67 and 31.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redlands Senior High
Redlands Unified Strong All-Around
31.9%Solid
67/100
2Citrus Valley High
Redlands Unified Strong All-Around
25.5%Solid
61/100
3Redlands East Valley High
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
25.2%Solid
58/100
4Orangewood High (Continuation)
Redlands Unified Building Momentum
2.1%Needs Support
29/100

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 Redlands 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Redlands Unified a good school district?
Redlands Unified has 24 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.2/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 21.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Redlands Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Redlands Unified is Redlands Senior High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 31.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Redlands Unified spend per student?
Redlands Unified spends $13,906 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Redlands Unified?
Teacher salaries in Redlands Unified range from $64,599–$135,595 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.