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Travis Unified

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 43.6/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
43.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.5
33.5 – 60.0
Avg Exceeded %
15.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
42.3/100
516.8%12.4%
HighDeveloping
46.8/100
212.3%35.7%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Travis Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
42.3
avg score · 5 schools
Scandia Elementary
Developing
46/100
Cambridge Elementary
Developing
43/100
+2 more elementary schools
High
46.8
avg score · 2 schools
Vanden High
Solid
60/100
Travis Education Center
Developing
34/100

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

2 Culture First1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
28.6%
White
25.1%
Asian
4.4%
Black
14.0%
Other
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
46%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,683
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,284
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 11.2%
$10,502 → $11,683
Spending Efficiency
3.73
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 36%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$62,119–$119,070
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
241
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Travis Elementary
Travis Unified Culture First
26.6%Solid
53/100
2Scandia Elementary
Travis Unified Growth Engine
16.7%Developing
46/100
3Cambridge Elementary
Travis Unified Culture First
17.0%Developing
43/100
4Center Elementary
Travis Unified Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
35/100
5Foxboro 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vanden High
Travis Unified Building Momentum
19.2%Solid
60/100
2Travis 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Travis Unified a good school district?
Travis Unified has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.6/100, which is 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. 15.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Travis Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Travis Unified is Vanden High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 19.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Travis Unified spend per student?
Travis Unified spends $11,683 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Travis Unified?
Teacher salaries in Travis Unified range from $62,119–$119,070 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.