Walnut Valley Unified
Walnut Valley Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 74.6/100 — 30.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Chaparral Middle at 86/100, where 58.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,119 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 6.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 71.6 | 9 | 48.5% | 6.6% |
| Middle | 79.4 | 3 | 52.3% | 4.4% |
| High | 80.7 | 2 | 46.6% | 10.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Walnut Valley Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Walnut Valley Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 80.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 23.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.7%, 11.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Chaparral Middle leads the district at 86 with 58.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Walnut Valley Unified
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Walnut Valley Unified spends $12,119 per student in current expenditures — $2,695 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 (9)
Walnut Valley Unified has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.6 — 27.8 points above the state average of 43.8. 5 of 9 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Maple Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 60.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Hill Elementary Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling | 82 | 60.6% | 82.6% | +8.7pp | 4.4% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling | 78 | 55.3% | 79.7% | -15.3pp | 3.4% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Walnut Elementary Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling | 75 | 52.5% | 76.1% | +4.7pp | 5.0% | 0.2% |
| 4 | Evergreen Elementary Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 74 | 47.2% | 72.1% | -0.5pp | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Quail Summit Elementary Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling | 74 | 52.3% | 79.3% | +8.3pp | 6.9% | 0.5% |
| 6 | Castle Rock Elementary Walnut Valley Unified Building Momentum | 68 | 42.9% | 71.1% | -3.7pp | 6.9% | 0.2% |
| 7 | Vejar Elementary Walnut Valley Unified Building Momentum | 66 | 40.4% | 66.9% | -12.5pp | 9.3% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Cyrus J. Morris Elementary Walnut Valley Unified Building Momentum | 65 | 43.3% | 66.1% | -8.1pp | 7.3% | 0.5% |
| 9 | Collegewood Elementary Walnut Valley Unified Building Momentum | 62 | 41.7% | 64.6% | -7.3pp | 10.7% | 0.4% |
Middle Schools (3)
Walnut Valley Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 79.4 — 39.0 points above the state average of 40.5. 3 of 3 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +1.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Chaparral Middle with a Scope Score of 86 and 58.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaparral Middle Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling | 86 | 58.3% | 81.6% | +1.6pp | 3.4% | 0.3% |
| 2 | South Pointe Middle Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling | 82 | 55.5% | 79.2% | +0.6pp | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| 3 | Suzanne Middle Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 70 | 43.2% | 68.5% | +1.9pp | 5.9% | 1.0% |
High Schools (2)
Walnut Valley Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.7 — 33.2 points above the state average of 47.5. 2 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Diamond Bar High with a Scope Score of 82 and 46.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamond Bar High Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 82 | 46.3% | 72.3% | 10.9% | 1.0% |
| 2 | Walnut High Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 79 | 47.0% | 71.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Walnut Valley 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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