Reef-Sunset Unified
Reef-Sunset Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 27.1/100 — 16.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Avenal High at 44/100, where 8.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,418 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.8%, 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 24.5/100 | 3 | 4.2% | 15.7% |
| Middle | Needs Support 23.5/100 | 1 | 2.3% | 14.4% |
| High | Developing 32.9/100 | 2 | 4.0% | 31.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Reef-Sunset Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Reef-Sunset Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 32.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 28.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.8%, 2.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Avenal High leads the district at 44 with 8.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Reef-Sunset Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Reef-Sunset 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
Reef-Sunset Unified spends $13,418 per student in current expenditures — $1,396 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)
Reef-Sunset Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.5 — 19.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Avenal Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 5.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avenal Elementary Reef-Sunset Unified On the Rise | 5.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 2 | Kettleman City Elementary Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 3 | Tamarack Elementary Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 1.6% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Reef-Sunset Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.5 — 17.0 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Reef Sunset Middle with a Scope Score of 23 and 2.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reef Sunset Middle Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 23/100 |
High Schools (2)
Reef-Sunset Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.9 — 14.6 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Avenal High with a Scope Score of 44 and 8.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avenal High Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 8.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 2 | Sunrise Continuation High Reef-Sunset Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
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 Reef-Sunset 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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