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Windsor Unified

Below Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 37.0/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
37.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.1
29.7 – 57.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 5 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
30.4/100
28.7%17.0%
MiddleDeveloping
36.1/100
112.7%22.2%
HighDeveloping
44.1/100
212.7%34.8%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Windsor Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
30.4
avg score · 2 schools
Brooks Elementary
Needs Support
30/100
Middle
36.1
avg score · 1 school
Windsor Middle
Developing
36/100
High
44.1
avg score · 2 schools
Windsor High
Solid
58/100
Windsor Oaks Academy
Developing
30/100

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

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
60.5%
White
32.8%
Asian
1.0%
Black
0.5%
Other
5.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
55%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,700
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,700
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14%
$11,141 → $12,700
Spending Efficiency
2.91
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 63%Support 35%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$61,699–$110,623
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
238
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Windsor Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
31/100
2Brooks 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Windsor 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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Windsor High
Windsor Unified Building Momentum
17.1%Solid
58/100
2Windsor 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Windsor Unified a good school district?
Windsor Unified has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.0/100, which is 6.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.1% 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 Windsor Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Windsor Unified is Windsor High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 17.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Windsor Unified spend per student?
Windsor Unified spends $12,700 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 is the teacher salary range in Windsor Unified?
Teacher salaries in Windsor Unified range from $61,699–$110,623 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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.