Sulphur Springs Union
Sulphur Springs Union has 9 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 45.1/100 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Golden Oak Community at 58/100, where 30.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,331 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
District Analysis
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.3%, 4.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Golden Oak Community leads the district at 58 with 30.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Sulphur Springs Union
Hidden gems: 1 school in Sulphur Springs Union 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
Sulphur Springs Union spends $12,331 per student in current expenditures — $2,484 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 (9)
Sulphur Springs Union has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.1 — 1.3 points near the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Golden Oak Community with a Scope Score of 58 and 30.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Oak Community Sulphur Springs Union Strong All-Around | 30.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Pinetree Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum | 27.5% | Solid 52/100 |
| 3 | Leona H. Cox Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum | 22.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Canyon Springs Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum | 15.8% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Sulphur Springs Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum | 24.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Fair Oaks Ranch Community Sulphur Springs Union Culture First | 22.1% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | Mitchell Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum | 16.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 8 | Mint Canyon Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union On the Rise | 17.8% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | Valley View Community Elementary Sulphur Springs Union Building Momentum | 23.6% | Developing 36/100 |
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 Sulphur Springs Union
- 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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