Travis Unified
Travis Unified has 7 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.6/100 — 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Vanden High at 60/100, where 19.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,683 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 42.3/100 | 5 | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| High | Developing 46.8/100 | 2 | 12.3% | 35.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Travis Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Travis Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 26.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.1%, 1.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Vanden High leads the district at 60 with 19.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Travis Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Travis Unified are classified as Growth Engine or 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
Travis Unified spends $11,683 per student in current expenditures — $3,132 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 (5)
Travis Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — 1.4 points near the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +4.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Travis Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 26.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Elementary Travis Unified Culture First | 26.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Scandia Elementary Travis Unified Growth Engine | 16.7% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Cambridge Elementary Travis Unified Culture First | 17.0% | Developing 43/100 |
| 4 | Center Elementary Travis Unified Building Momentum | 11.5% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Foxboro Elementary Travis Unified On the Rise | 12.4% | Developing 35/100 |
High Schools (2)
Travis Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.8 — 0.7 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Vanden High with a Scope Score of 60 and 19.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanden High Travis Unified Building Momentum | 19.2% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Travis Education Center Travis Unified Building Momentum | 5.4% | Developing 34/100 |
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 Travis 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