Sierra Unified
Sierra Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.2/100 — 5.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierra High at 59/100, where 25.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,345 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 37.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 28.1/100 | 1 | 15.2% | 32.0% |
| Middle | Needs Support 25.7/100 | 1 | 10.2% | 31.1% |
| High | Developing 49.5/100 | 2 | 22.0% | 43.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Sierra Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Sierra Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 49.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 33.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 37.6%, 19.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 8.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sierra High leads the district at 59 with 25.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Sierra Unified spends $16,345 per student in current expenditures — $1,530 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 (1)
Sierra Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.1 — 15.7 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Foothill Elementary with a Scope Score of 28 and 15.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill Elementary Sierra Unified Building Momentum | 15.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Sierra Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.7 — 14.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
The highest-scoring middle school is Sierra Junior High with a Scope Score of 26 and 10.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Junior High Sierra Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Needs Support 26/100 |
High Schools (2)
Sierra Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.5 — 2.0 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Sierra High with a Scope Score of 59 and 25.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra High Sierra Unified Building Momentum | 25.7% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Sierra Alternative High Sierra Unified Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 40/100 |
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 Sierra 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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