Val Verde Unified
Val Verde Unified has 19 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.4/100 — 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rancho Verde High at 54/100, where 13.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,995 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.6/100 | 12 | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Middle | Needs Support 28.1/100 | 3 | 7.5% | 24.5% |
| High | Developing 45.3/100 | 4 | 9.1% | 40.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Val Verde Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Val Verde Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 28.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.2%, 9.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Rancho Verde High leads the district at 54 with 13.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Val Verde Unified
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Val Verde 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
Val Verde Unified spends $13,995 per student in current expenditures — $819 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 (12)
Val Verde Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.6 — 5.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is May Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 22.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May Ranch Elementary Val Verde Unified Growth Engine | 22.6% | Solid 50/100 |
| 2 | Triple Crown Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 19.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Victoriano Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 21.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Avalon Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 19.8% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Mead Valley Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 41/100 |
| 6 | Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 40/100 |
| 7 | Manuel L. Real Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 16.1% | Developing 39/100 |
| 8 | Lasselle Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 38/100 |
| 9 | Rainbow Ridge Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 11.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 10 | Val Verde Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 11.6% | Developing 31/100 |
| 12 | Columbia Elementary Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Val Verde Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.1 — 12.4 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Vista Verde Middle with a Scope Score of 31 and 11.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vista Verde Middle Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | March Middle Val Verde Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 3 | Tomas Rivera Middle Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (4)
Val Verde Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.3 — 2.2 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Rancho Verde High with a Scope Score of 54 and 13.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho Verde High Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 13.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Orange Vista High Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 3 | Citrus Hill High Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | Val Verde High Val Verde Unified Building Momentum | 1.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
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 Val Verde 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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