Santa Rita Union Elementary
Santa Rita Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 31.8/100 — 12.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Joya Elementary at 37/100, where 11.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,968 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 32.2 | 4 | 7.5% | 14.3% |
| Middle | 30.9 | 2 | 5.8% | 13.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Santa Rita Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Santa Rita Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 32.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +6.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 14.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.2%, 4.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: La Joya Elementary leads the district at 37 with 11.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Santa Rita Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Santa Rita Union Elementary 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
Santa Rita Union Elementary spends $11,968 per student in current expenditures — $2,847 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 (4)
Santa Rita Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.2 — 11.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +6.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is La Joya Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 11.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Joya Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary Culture First | 37 | 11.7% | 27.3% | +2.2pp | 11.5% | 1.1% |
| 2 | New Republic Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise | 36 | 9.7% | 28.9% | +25.4pp | 17.1% | 0.3% |
| 3 | McKinnon Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum | 32 | 6.8% | 25.6% | -0.1pp | 16.3% | 4.1% |
| 4 | Santa Rita Elementary Santa Rita Union Elementary Culture First | 23 | 1.8% | 10.2% | +0.3pp | 12.4% | 0.9% |
Middle Schools (2)
Santa Rita Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 9.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is John Gutierrez Middle with a Scope Score of 32 and 5.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Gutierrez Middle Santa Rita Union Elementary On the Rise | 32 | 5.8% | 25.4% | +3.1pp | 14.6% | 3.4% |
| 2 | Gavilan View Middle Santa Rita Union Elementary Building Momentum | 30 | 5.8% | 24.9% | +1.1pp | 13.2% | 6.9% |
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 Santa Rita Union Elementary
- 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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