Santa Paula Unified
Santa Paula Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.9/100 — 5.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Santa Paula High at 55/100, where 11.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,290 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 36.6/100 | 6 | 11.3% | 17.4% |
| High | Developing 41.6/100 | 2 | 6.2% | 33.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Santa Paula Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Santa Paula Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 30.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.5%, 3.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.0%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Santa Paula High leads the district at 55 with 11.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Santa Paula Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Santa Paula Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
Santa Paula Unified spends $15,290 per student in current expenditures — $476 above 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 (6)
Santa Paula Unified has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.6 — 7.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.7pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is McKevett Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 18.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKevett Elementary Santa Paula Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Grace Thille Elementary Santa Paula Unified On the Rise | 13.5% | Developing 41/100 |
| 3 | Glen City Elementary Santa Paula Unified On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 38/100 |
| 4 | Barbara Webster Elementary Santa Paula Unified On the Rise | 11.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 5 | Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Blanchard Elementary Santa Paula Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (2)
Santa Paula Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.6 — 5.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Santa Paula High with a Scope Score of 55 and 11.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Paula High Santa Paula Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Renaissance High Santa Paula Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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 Santa Paula 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