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Weaver Union

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 34.7/100

Weaver Union has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 34.7/100 — 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Farmdale Elementary at 37/100, where 16.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,168 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 19.9%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.4
29.8 – 37.2
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
19.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
37.1/100
215.4%19.0%
MiddleNeeds Support
29.8/100
110.6%21.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Weaver Union, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
37.1
avg score · 2 schools
Farmdale Elementary
Developing
37/100
Pioneer Elementary
Developing
37/100
Middle
29.8
avg score · 1 school
Weaver Middle
Needs Support
30/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Weaver Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.1.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -21.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 7.4 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 19.9%, 1.8pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.5%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Farmdale Elementary leads the district at 37 with 16.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

Student demographics

Hispanic
71.3%
White
6.6%
Asian
13.4%
Black
3.6%
Other
5.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
81%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Weaver Union spends $13,168 per student in current expenditures — $1,646 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,168
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,960
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.4%
$10,933 → $13,168
Spending Efficiency
2.63
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 30%Other 5%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Elementary Schools (2)

Weaver Union has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.1 — 6.7 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -21.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Farmdale Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 16.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Farmdale Elementary
Weaver Union Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
37/100
2Pioneer Elementary
Weaver Union Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
37/100

Middle Schools (1)

Weaver Union has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.8 — 10.7 points below the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -1.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Weaver Middle with a Scope Score of 30 and 10.6% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Weaver Middle
Weaver Union Building Momentum
10.6%Needs Support
30/100

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 Weaver Union

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Weaver Union a good school district?
Weaver Union has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.7/100, which is 9.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Weaver Union?
The highest-scoring school in Weaver Union is Farmdale Elementary with a Scope Score of 37/100 and 16.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Weaver Union spend per student?
Weaver Union spends $13,168 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.