Upper Lake Unified
Upper Lake Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 24.3/100 — 19.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Upper Lake High at 35/100, where 5.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,020 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 29.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 24.7/100 | 1 | 5.1% | 29.4% |
| Middle | Needs Support 13.5/100 | 1 | 2.9% | 22.8% |
| High | Developing 34.6/100 | 1 | 5.5% | 36.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Upper Lake Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Upper Lake Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 34.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 21.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.5%, 11.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Upper Lake High leads the district at 35 with 5.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Upper Lake Unified spends $15,020 per student in current expenditures — $205 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 (1)
Upper Lake Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.7 — 19.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Upper Lake Elementary with a Scope Score of 25 and 5.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Lake Elementary Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 5.1% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Upper Lake Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 13.5 — 26.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Upper Lake Middle with a Scope Score of 14 and 2.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Lake Middle Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 14/100 |
High Schools (1)
Upper Lake Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.6 — 12.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Upper Lake High with a Scope Score of 35 and 5.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Lake High Upper Lake Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Developing 35/100 |
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 Upper Lake 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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