San Leandro Unified
San Leandro Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.8/100 — 7.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Madison Elementary at 52/100, where 28.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,807 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 37.5/100 | 9 | 15.3% | 20.8% |
| Middle | Developing 35.8/100 | 2 | 12.1% | 18.1% |
| High | Developing 34.5/100 | 2 | 6.6% | 48.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Leandro Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: San Leandro Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 32.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.7%, 6.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Madison Elementary leads the district at 52 with 28.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Leandro Unified
Hidden gems: 6 schools in San Leandro Unified are classified as On the Rise (5) or 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
San Leandro Unified spends $13,807 per student in current expenditures — $1,007 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 (9)
San Leandro Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.5 — 6.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +4.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Madison Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 28.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Elementary San Leandro Unified Growth Engine | 28.1% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary San Leandro Unified Culture First | 31.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary San Leandro Unified On the Rise | 18.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 4 | Monroe Elementary San Leandro Unified Building Momentum | 14.8% | Developing 38/100 |
| 5 | Halkin Elementary San Leandro Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | McKinley Elementary San Leandro Unified On the Rise | 12.1% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary San Leandro Unified On the Rise | 9.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 8 | San Leandro Virtual Academy San Leandro Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Developing 30/100 |
| 9 | Garfield Elementary San Leandro Unified On the Rise | 7.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
San Leandro Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.8 — 4.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -8.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is John Muir Middle with a Scope Score of 39 and 12.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Muir Middle San Leandro Unified Building Momentum | 12.8% | Developing 39/100 |
| 2 | Bancroft Middle San Leandro Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Developing 33/100 |
High Schools (2)
San Leandro Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.5 — 13.0 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is San Leandro High with a Scope Score of 50 and 10.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Leandro High San Leandro Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Solid 50/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln High (Continuation) San Leandro Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 19/100 |
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 San Leandro 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
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