San Lorenzo Unified
San Lorenzo Unified has 16 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 33.4/100 — 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Arroyo High at 62/100, where 17.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,346 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 30.7/100 | 9 | 11.6% | 26.8% |
| Middle | Needs Support 28.0/100 | 3 | 7.4% | 19.4% |
| High | Developing 43.4/100 | 4 | 7.4% | 32.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Lorenzo Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: San Lorenzo Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 45.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 26.8%, 8.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Arroyo High leads the district at 62 with 17.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Lorenzo Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in San Lorenzo Unified are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 Lorenzo Unified spends $14,346 per student in current expenditures — $468 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 Lorenzo Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.7 — 13.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Bay Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 22.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 22.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Dayton Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 21.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 3 | Del Rey Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Corvallis Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 13.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | Grant Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 13.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Manor Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 9.3% | Developing 30/100 |
| 7 | Hillside Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 5.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 8 | Colonial Acres Elementary San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 9 | Hesperian Elementary San Lorenzo Unified On the Rise | 2.5% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
San Lorenzo Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.0 — 12.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -4.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Washington Manor Middle with a Scope Score of 36 and 12.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Manor Middle San Lorenzo Unified On the Rise | 12.3% | Developing 36/100 |
| 2 | Bohannon Middle San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 7.5% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 3 | Edendale Middle San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 2.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
High Schools (4)
San Lorenzo Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 4.1 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Arroyo High with a Scope Score of 62 and 17.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arroyo High San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 17.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | East Bay Arts High San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 5.0% | Developing 50/100 |
| 3 | San Lorenzo High San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Royal Sunset (Continuation) San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 18/100 |
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 Lorenzo 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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