Ukiah Unified
Ukiah Unified has 9 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 Ukiah High at 52/100, where 13.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,850 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.4/100 | 5 | 13.5% | 20.4% |
| Middle | Needs Support 24.6/100 | 2 | 6.4% | 24.6% |
| High | Developing 34.2/100 | 2 | 6.6% | 47.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Ukiah Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Ukiah Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 35.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +1.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 35.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, 9.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.6%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Ukiah High leads the district at 52 with 13.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Ukiah Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Ukiah Unified 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
Ukiah Unified spends $14,850 per student in current expenditures — $35 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 (5)
Ukiah Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.4 — 8.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +1.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Frank Zeek Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 27.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Zeek Elementary Ukiah Unified On the Rise | 27.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Yokayo Elementary Ukiah Unified Building Momentum | 17.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Grace Hudson Elementary Ukiah Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 4 | Nokomis Elementary Ukiah Unified On the Rise | 5.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 5 | Oak Manor Elementary Ukiah Unified On the Rise | 6.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Ukiah Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.6 — 15.8 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Pomolita Middle with a Scope Score of 25 and 7.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pomolita Middle Ukiah Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 2 | Eagle Peak Middle Ukiah Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (2)
Ukiah Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.2 — 13.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Ukiah High with a Scope Score of 52 and 13.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukiah High Ukiah Unified Building Momentum | 13.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | South Valley High (Continuation) Ukiah Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
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 Ukiah 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
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