Windsor Unified
Windsor Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 37.0/100 — 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Windsor High at 58/100, where 17.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,700 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.2%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 30.4/100 | 2 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| Middle | Developing 36.1/100 | 1 | 12.7% | 22.2% |
| High | Developing 44.1/100 | 2 | 12.7% | 34.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Windsor Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Windsor Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 44.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 28.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.2%, 7.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.6%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Windsor High leads the district at 58 with 17.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Windsor Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Windsor Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
Windsor Unified spends $12,700 per student in current expenditures — $2,115 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 (2)
Windsor Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.4 — 13.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Cali Calmecac Language Academy with a Scope Score of 31 and 9.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cali Calmecac Language Academy Windsor Unified Building Momentum | 9.2% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | Brooks Elementary Windsor Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Windsor Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.1 — 4.4 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +11.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Windsor Middle with a Scope Score of 36 and 12.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor Middle Windsor Unified On the Rise | 12.7% | Developing 36/100 |
High Schools (2)
Windsor Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.1 — 3.4 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Windsor High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor High Windsor Unified Building Momentum | 17.1% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Windsor Oaks Academy Windsor Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 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 Windsor 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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