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Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 47.3/100

Rincon Valley Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 47.3/100 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Austin Creek Elementary at 61/100, where 46.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $9,544 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 12.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.4
32.0 – 61.3
Avg Exceeded %
24.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
4
of 7 ranked schools

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -10.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 29.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.2%, 5.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Austin Creek Elementary leads the district at 61 with 46.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Rincon Valley Union Elementary

3 Culture First1 Solid Base3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
32.2%
White
44.6%
Asian
5.6%
Black
2.6%
Other
15.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
42%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Rincon Valley Union Elementary spends $9,544 per student in current expenditures — $5,270 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$9,544
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
90
Students for funding calc
2018–2020 Trend
↑ 16.9%
$8,165 → $9,544
Spending Efficiency
4.96
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 69%Support 31%
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
$66,959–$116,506
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
193
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (7)

Rincon Valley Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3 — 3.6 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -10.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Austin Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 46.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Austin Creek Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Solid Base
46.3%Solid
61/100
2Sequoia Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First
30.9%Solid
57/100
3Binkley Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First
21.2%Solid
51/100
4Village Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First
20.9%Developing
46/100
5Madrone Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
45/100
6Whited Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
40/100
7Manzanita Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
32/100

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 Rincon Valley 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Rincon Valley Union Elementary a good school district?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3/100, which is 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.1% 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 Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Rincon Valley Union Elementary is Austin Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 46.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Rincon Valley Union Elementary spend per student?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary spends $9,544 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 Rincon Valley Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Rincon Valley Union Elementary range from $66,959–$116,506 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.