Sonoma Valley Unified
Sonoma Valley Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 32.8/100 — 11.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sonoma Valley High at 57/100, where 11.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $18,599 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.8%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 31.3/100 | 4 | 9.0% | 18.9% |
| Middle | Needs Support 26.9/100 | 1 | 2.8% | 16.2% |
| High | Developing 38.7/100 | 2 | 5.8% | 37.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Sonoma Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Sonoma Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 36.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.8%, 5.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sonoma Valley High leads the district at 57 with 11.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Sonoma Valley Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Sonoma 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
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Sonoma Valley Unified spends $18,599 per student in current expenditures — $3,784 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 (4)
Sonoma Valley Unified has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.3 — 12.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Prestwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 13.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestwood Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 13.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 2 | Flowery Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 8.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 3 | Sassarini Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 7.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | El Verano Elementary Sonoma Valley Unified On the Rise | 6.5% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Sonoma Valley Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.9 — 13.6 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.1pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Altimira Middle with a Scope Score of 27 and 2.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altimira Middle Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 2.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
High Schools (2)
Sonoma Valley Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.7 — 8.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Sonoma Valley High with a Scope Score of 57 and 11.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma Valley High Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Creekside High Sonoma Valley Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
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 Sonoma 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