Salida Union Elementary
Salida Union Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 39.1/100 — 4.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sisk Elementary at 45/100, where 16.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,613 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 40.6/100 | 4 | 16.4% | 11.3% |
| Middle | Developing 33.2/100 | 1 | 10.9% | 13.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Salida Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Salida Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -12.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 12.3 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.6%, 6.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sisk Elementary leads the district at 45 with 16.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Salida Union Elementary
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Salida Union Elementary spends $14,613 per student in current expenditures — $201 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 (4)
Salida Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.6 — 3.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -12.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Sisk Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 16.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sisk Elementary Salida Union Elementary Culture First | 16.7% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Dena Boer Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum | 20.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Salida Elementary Salida Union Elementary Culture First | 10.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 4 | Mildred Perkins Elementary Salida Union Elementary Culture First | 17.7% | Developing 36/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Salida Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 7.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -6.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Salida Middle School - Vella Campus with a Scope Score of 33 and 10.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salida Middle School - Vella Campus Salida Union Elementary Building Momentum | 10.9% | Developing 33/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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