Visalia Unified
Visalia Unified has 35 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.1/100 — 3.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redwood High at 68/100, where 28.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,738 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 37.9 | 28 | 16.8% | 19.5% |
| High | 49.1 | 7 | 13.2% | 25.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Visalia Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Visalia Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 49.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 47.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.6%, 2.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Redwood High leads the district at 68 with 28.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Visalia Unified
Hidden gems: 8 schools in Visalia Unified are classified as On the Rise (6) or Growth Engine (2) — 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
Visalia Unified spends $12,738 per student in current expenditures — $2,077 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 (28)
Visalia Unified has 28 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.9 — 5.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Oak Grove Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 40.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove Elementary Visalia Unified Growth Engine | 67 | 40.8% | 69.0% | +11.4pp | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Denton Elementary Visalia Unified Growth Engine | 65 | 41.3% | 66.9% | +6.0pp | 12.9% | 0.8% |
| 3 | Hurley Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 59 | 39.0% | 63.4% | -6.4pp | 9.4% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Shannon Ranch Elementary Visalia Unified Solid Base | 57 | 41.5% | 67.2% | -15.7pp | 12.8% | 0.4% |
| 5 | Linwood Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 45 | 22.2% | 48.3% | -8.0pp | 24.0% | 3.2% |
| 6 | Manuel F. Hernandez Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 42 | 24.4% | 50.2% | -13.5pp | 17.4% | 2.6% |
| 7 | Mineral King Elementary Visalia Unified On the Rise | 40 | 17.2% | 38.0% | +11.4pp | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| 8 | Cottonwood Creek Elementary Visalia Unified On the Rise | 40 | 16.3% | 38.9% | +10.3pp | 19.3% | 1.8% |
| 9 | Annie R. Mitchell Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 16.8% | 35.5% | -10.4pp | 16.8% | 2.4% |
| 10 | Riverway Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 20.6% | 43.8% | -20.4pp | 20.1% | 2.9% |
| 11 | Mountain View Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 38 | 14.6% | 37.9% | +2.9pp | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| 12 | Goshen Elementary Visalia Unified On the Rise | 36 | 11.0% | 27.2% | +8.2pp | 20.5% | 1.9% |
| 13 | Charter Home School Academy Visalia Unified Culture First | 35 | 10.0% | 27.0% | -12.2pp | 7.8% | 0.3% |
| 14 | Global Learning Charter Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 35 | 8.1% | 26.5% | -4.4pp | 10.2% | 3.7% |
| 15 | Willow Glen Elementary Visalia Unified On the Rise | 35 | 7.7% | 26.1% | +6.8pp | 20.8% | 4.9% |
| 16 | Golden Oak Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 35 | 10.6% | 31.2% | -5.6pp | 21.4% | 2.2% |
| 17 | Crestwood Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 34 | 12.4% | 34.4% | -25.0pp | 23.6% | 5.2% |
| 18 | Elbow Creek Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 11.7% | 34.8% | -2.4pp | 16.4% | 2.4% |
| 19 | Ivanhoe Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 15.0% | 33.5% | -27.8pp | 21.1% | 3.9% |
| 20 | Conyer Elementary Visalia Unified On the Rise | 33 | 10.4% | 32.4% | +4.1pp | 22.9% | 6.3% |
| 21 | Royal Oaks Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 11.4% | 28.1% | -15.8pp | 20.3% | 6.7% |
| 22 | Four Creeks Elementary Visalia Unified On the Rise | 31 | 10.6% | 28.6% | +3.5pp | 24.2% | 3.7% |
| 23 | Veva Blunt Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 30 | 15.4% | 33.3% | -29.6pp | 25.6% | 5.1% |
| 24 | Houston Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 11.1% | 25.4% | -2.8pp | 23.4% | 5.6% |
| 25 | Washington Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 28 | 5.7% | 21.6% | -7.4pp | 24.4% | 3.7% |
| 26 | Pinkham Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 11.4% | 27.0% | -23.1pp | 30.0% | 4.4% |
| 27 | Highland Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 22 | 6.6% | 18.8% | -2.8pp | 25.3% | 2.7% |
| 28 | Crowley Elementary Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 5.5% | 21.9% | -2.6pp | 21.0% | 6.8% |
High Schools (7)
Visalia Unified has 7 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.1 — 1.6 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 68 and 28.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood High Visalia Unified Strong All-Around | 68 | 28.3% | 57.5% | 11.9% | 1.5% |
| 2 | El Diamante High Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 64 | 21.2% | 47.9% | 18.8% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Golden West High Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 51 | 10.3% | 32.5% | 18.9% | 5.6% |
| 4 | Mt. Whitney High Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 49 | 11.6% | 34.2% | 19.1% | 5.9% |
| 5 | Visalia Technical Early College Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 47 | 13.3% | 39.1% | 15.4% | 5.9% |
| 6 | Visalia Charter Independent Study Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 44 | 8.0% | 28.8% | 18.3% | 0.6% |
| 7 | Sequoia High Visalia Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 0.0% | 6.3% | 74.7% | 21.6% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Visalia Unified
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- 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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