Willits Unified
Willits Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 22.0/100 — 21.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Willits High at 31/100, where 1.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,882 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 41.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 14.7/100 | 1 | 3.8% | 38.4% |
| Middle | Needs Support 15.3/100 | 1 | 2.4% | 45.1% |
| High | Needs Support 29.1/100 | 2 | 0.9% | 41.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Willits Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Willits Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 29.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 16.7 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 41.6%, 23.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 9.6%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Willits High leads the district at 31 with 1.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Willits Unified spends $13,882 per student in current expenditures — $932 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 (1)
Willits Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 14.7 — 29.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.2pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Blosser Lane Elementary with a Scope Score of 15 and 3.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blosser Lane Elementary Willits Unified Building Momentum | 3.8% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Willits Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 15.3 — 25.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.8pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Baechtel Grove Middle with a Scope Score of 15 and 2.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baechtel Grove Middle Willits Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 15/100 |
High Schools (2)
Willits Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.1 — 18.4 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Willits High with a Scope Score of 31 and 1.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willits High Willits Unified Building Momentum | 1.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | Sanhedrin Alternative Willits Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
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 Willits 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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