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Sanger Unified

Near Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 44.8/100

Sanger Unified has 18 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 44.8/100 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Quail Lake Environmental Charter at 71/100, where 48.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,922 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
44.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.3
21.1 – 71.3
Avg Exceeded %
20.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 18 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary44.61522.0%13.3%
High45.8313.1%23.9%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Sanger Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
44.6
avg score · 15 schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Sanger Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.8.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -16.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 50.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.1%, 3.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Quail Lake Environmental Charter leads the district at 71 with 48.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Sanger Unified

3 Culture First1 Strong All-Around14 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
74.2%
White
9.6%
Asian
11.5%
Black
1.0%
Other
3.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
72%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Sanger Unified spends $12,922 per student in current expenditures — $1,893 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,922
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
12,625
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15.1%
$11,226 → $12,922
Spending Efficiency
3.47
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 39%Other 4%
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
$60,985–$116,301
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
657
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (15)

Sanger Unified has 15 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.6 — 0.8 points near the state average of 43.8. 1 of 15 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -16.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Quail Lake Environmental Charter with a Scope Score of 71 and 48.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Quail Lake Environmental Charter
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
7148.0%77.1%-3.5pp10.1%0.6%
2Sequoia Elementary
Sanger Unified Strong All-Around
6232.9%61.9%+1.3pp10.2%1.6%
3Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
6034.7%62.6%-9.3pp16.1%0.5%
4Sanger Academy Charter
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
5832.6%62.9%-26.4pp8.1%4.7%
5Fairmont Elementary
Sanger Unified Culture First
5730.3%61.6%-11.0pp10.9%0.4%
6John S. Wash Elementary
Sanger Unified Culture First
4726.7%52.1%-22.5pp13.7%1.1%
7Lone Star Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
4522.9%48.6%-17.1pp13.7%2.1%
8Jefferson Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
4224.0%47.4%-38.7pp16.3%2.4%
9Del Rey Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
4115.3%48.1%-28.7pp8.2%2.7%
10Centerville Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
3813.2%35.2%-19.3pp8.0%2.2%
11Hallmark Academy
Sanger Unified Culture First
3812.5%23.4%7.3%0.6%
12Madison Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
3313.5%37.8%-11.2pp18.2%2.4%
13Lincoln Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
3111.6%28.6%-4.5pp20.1%1.5%
14Jackson Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
246.6%27.4%-15.8pp20.8%3.2%
15Wilson Elementary
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
215.2%18.2%-21.4pp17.7%2.2%

High Schools (3)

Sanger Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.8 — 1.6 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Sanger High with a Scope Score of 57 and 23.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Sanger High
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
5723.6%56.2%16.7%5.9%
2Sanger West High
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
5415.6%39.2%1.4%3.6%
3Kings River High (Continuation)
Sanger Unified Building Momentum
260.0%4.2%53.7%18.9%

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 Sanger 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 Sanger Unified a good school district?
Sanger Unified has 18 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.8/100, which is 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 20.5% 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 Sanger Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Sanger Unified is Quail Lake Environmental Charter with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 48.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Sanger Unified spend per student?
Sanger Unified spends $12,922 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 Sanger Unified?
Teacher salaries in Sanger Unified range from $60,985–$116,301 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.