Rescue Union Elementary
Rescue Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 61.8/100 — 18.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lakeview Elementary at 70/100, where 48.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,439 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 63.4 | 5 | 40.8% | 9.4% |
| Middle | 57.7 | 2 | 31.3% | 8.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Rescue Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Rescue Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 63.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 19.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.2%, 9.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Lakeview Elementary leads the district at 70 with 48.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Rescue Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Rescue Union Elementary are classified as Growth Engine or 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
Rescue Union Elementary spends $11,439 per student in current expenditures — $3,375 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)
Rescue Union Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.4 — 19.6 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -1.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Lakeview Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 48.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview Elementary Rescue Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 70 | 48.4% | 76.2% | +0.6pp | 7.6% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Jackson Elementary Rescue Union Elementary Building Momentum | 70 | 46.6% | 76.0% | -9.0pp | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| 3 | Rescue Elementary Rescue Union Elementary Solid Base | 65 | 46.1% | 70.8% | -9.0pp | 10.4% | 1.7% |
| 4 | Lake Forest Elementary Rescue Union Elementary Growth Engine | 59 | 36.2% | 68.0% | +8.7pp | 10.5% | 2.0% |
| 5 | Green Valley Elementary Rescue Union Elementary Culture First | 53 | 26.9% | 59.2% | -0.5pp | 13.1% | 1.2% |
Middle Schools (2)
Rescue Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.7 — 17.3 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Marina Village Middle with a Scope Score of 64 and 37.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marina Village Middle Rescue Union Elementary Solid Base | 64 | 37.2% | 70.0% | -5.0pp | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| 2 | Pleasant Grove Middle Rescue Union Elementary On the Rise | 51 | 25.3% | 51.0% | +4.4pp | 12.1% | 6.4% |
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 Rescue Union Elementary
- 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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