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San Pasqual Valley Unified

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 25.2/100

San Pasqual Valley Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 25.2/100 — 18.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Pasqual Valley High at 33/100, where 8.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $24,506 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 33.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
25.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.2
17.1 – 33.4
Avg Exceeded %
5.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
25.2/100
14.4%35.3%
MiddleNeeds Support
17.1/100
13.1%34.0%
HighDeveloping
33.4/100
18.8%31.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in San Pasqual Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
25.2
avg score · 1 school
Middle
17.1
avg score · 1 school
San Pasqual Middle
Needs Support
17/100
High
33.4
avg score · 1 school
San Pasqual Valley High
Developing
33/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: San Pasqual Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 33.4.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +6.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.

Consistency: Score range of 16.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 33.7%, 15.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: San Pasqual Valley High leads the district at 33 with 8.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in San Pasqual Valley Unified

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in San Pasqual Valley Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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

Hispanic
39.6%
White
3.8%
Black
0.4%
Other
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
85%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Pasqual Valley Unified spends $24,506 per student in current expenditures — $9,691 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$24,506
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
609
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 18.3%
$20,718 → $24,506
Spending Efficiency
1.03
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 53%Support 44%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$58,891–$113,834
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
53
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (1)

San Pasqual Valley Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.2 — 18.5 points below the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +6.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is San Pasqual Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 25 and 4.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Pasqual Valley Elementary
San Pasqual Valley Unified On the Rise
4.4%Needs Support
25/100

Middle Schools (1)

San Pasqual Valley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 17.1 — 23.3 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -9.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is San Pasqual Middle with a Scope Score of 17 and 3.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Pasqual Middle
San Pasqual Valley Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
17/100

High Schools (1)

San Pasqual Valley Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.4 — 14.1 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is San Pasqual Valley High with a Scope Score of 33 and 8.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Pasqual Valley High
San Pasqual Valley Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
33/100

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 Pasqual Valley 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

Frequently asked questions

Is San Pasqual Valley Unified a good school district?
San Pasqual Valley Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.2/100, which is 18.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in San Pasqual Valley Unified?
The highest-scoring school in San Pasqual Valley Unified is San Pasqual Valley High with a Scope Score of 33/100 and 8.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Pasqual Valley Unified spend per student?
San Pasqual Valley Unified spends $24,506 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in San Pasqual Valley Unified?
Teacher salaries in San Pasqual Valley Unified range from $58,891–$113,834 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.