Rocklin Unified
Rocklin Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 58.8/100 — 15.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Valley View Elementary at 74/100, where 51.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,934 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 59.5/100 | 12 | 34.1% | 7.8% |
| High | Solid 56.2/100 | 3 | 20.6% | 23.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Rocklin Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Rocklin Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 59.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -1.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 41.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.9%, 7.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Valley View Elementary leads the district at 74 with 51.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Rocklin Unified
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Rocklin Unified are classified as Growth Engine (4) — 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
Rocklin Unified spends $11,934 per student in current expenditures — $2,880 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 (12)
Rocklin Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.5 — 15.7 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 12 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth is essentially flat at -1.0pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Valley View Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 51.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley View Elementary Rocklin Unified High Ceiling | 51.2% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Sierra Elementary Rocklin Unified Growth Engine | 41.5% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Sunset Ranch Elementary Rocklin Unified Building Momentum | 42.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Cobblestone Elementary Rocklin Unified Growth Engine | 36.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 5 | Quarry Trail Elementary Rocklin Unified Growth Engine | 38.3% | Solid 64/100 |
| 6 | Rocklin Elementary Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around | 39.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 7 | Breen Elementary Rocklin Unified Culture First | 29.1% | Solid 57/100 |
| 8 | Rock Creek Elementary Rocklin Unified Building Momentum | 33.0% | Solid 56/100 |
| 9 | Ruhkala Elementary Rocklin Unified Solid Base | 32.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 10 | Parker Whitney Elementary Rocklin Unified Building Momentum | 22.3% | Developing 50/100 |
| 11 | Antelope Creek Elementary Rocklin Unified Growth Engine | 21.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 12 | Twin Oaks Elementary Rocklin Unified Culture First | 21.4% | Developing 47/100 |
High Schools (3)
Rocklin Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.2 — 8.7 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 3 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Rocklin High with a Scope Score of 71 and 34.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocklin High Rocklin Unified Building Momentum | 34.9% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Whitney High Rocklin Unified Strong All-Around | 27.1% | Solid 66/100 |
| 3 | Victory High Rocklin Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | 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 Rocklin 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