Ripon Unified
Ripon Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 55.3/100 — 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Park View Elementary at 68/100, where 39.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $10,507 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 53.8/100 | 5 | 25.1% | 6.9% |
| High | Solid 62.9/100 | 1 | 22.8% | 12.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Ripon Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Ripon Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 62.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 30.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 7.9%, 10.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Park View Elementary leads the district at 68 with 39.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Ripon Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Ripon Unified is classified as 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Ripon Unified spends $10,507 per student in current expenditures — $4,308 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)
Ripon Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.8 — 10.0 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Park View Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 39.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park View Elementary Ripon Unified Strong All-Around | 39.3% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Colony Oak Elementary Ripon Unified Building Momentum | 26.3% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Weston Elementary Ripon Unified Growth Engine | 25.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Ripon Elementary Ripon Unified Culture First | 19.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 5 | Ripona Elementary Ripon Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Developing 38/100 |
High Schools (1)
Ripon Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.9 — 15.5 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Ripon High with a Scope Score of 63 and 22.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ripon High Ripon Unified Building Momentum | 22.8% | Solid 63/100 |
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 Ripon 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