Thermalito Union Elementary
Thermalito Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 7.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Poplar Avenue Elementary at 41/100, where 10.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,480 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 14.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.9/100 | 3 | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| Middle | Developing 35.6/100 | 1 | 8.4% | 16.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Thermalito Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Thermalito Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 13.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 14.6%, 3.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Poplar Avenue Elementary leads the district at 41 with 10.9% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Thermalito Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Thermalito Union Elementary 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
Thermalito Union Elementary spends $14,480 per student in current expenditures — $334 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 (3)
Thermalito Union Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.9 — 7.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Poplar Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 41 and 10.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poplar Avenue Elementary Thermalito Union Elementary On the Rise | 10.9% | Developing 41/100 |
| 2 | Plumas Avenue Elementary Thermalito Union Elementary On the Rise | 10.3% | Developing 39/100 |
| 3 | Sierra Avenue Elementary Thermalito Union Elementary Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Thermalito Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.6 — 4.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +8.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Nelson Avenue Middle with a Scope Score of 36 and 8.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Avenue Middle Thermalito Union Elementary On the Rise | 8.4% | 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 Thermalito 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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