Wasco Union Elementary
Wasco Union Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 31.4/100 — 12.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Teresa Burke Elementary at 36/100, where 11.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,474 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 12.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 31.3 | 4 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| Middle | 31.7 | 2 | 7.9% | 13.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Wasco Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Wasco Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 31.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -18.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 12.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 12.1%, 6.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Teresa Burke Elementary leads the district at 36 with 11.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Wasco Union Elementary
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Wasco Union Elementary spends $14,474 per student in current expenditures — $341 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 (4)
Wasco Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.3 — 12.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -18.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Teresa Burke Elementary with a Scope Score of 36 and 11.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teresa Burke Elementary Wasco Union Elementary Culture First | 36 | 11.1% | 32.0% | -17.9pp | 14.6% | 0.5% |
| 2 | John L. Prueitt Elementary Wasco Union Elementary Culture First | 34 | 12.6% | 31.6% | -16.9pp | 11.3% | 0.3% |
| 3 | James A. Forrest Elementary Wasco Union Elementary Culture First | 31 | 10.6% | 30.1% | -24.4pp | 8.4% | 0.6% |
| 4 | Karl F. Clemens Elementary Wasco Union Elementary Culture First | 24 | 5.9% | 17.5% | -16.0pp | 11.4% | 0.1% |
Middle Schools (2)
Wasco Union Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.7 — 8.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -4.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Palm Avenue Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 9.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Avenue Middle Wasco Union Elementary Culture First | 33 | 9.7% | 30.1% | -9.6pp | 12.2% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson Middle Wasco Union Elementary Culture First | 31 | 6.2% | 24.9% | +0.5pp | 14.7% | 0.9% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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