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Wiseburn Unified

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 55.6/100

Wiseburn Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 55.6/100 — 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Aviation Elementary at 63/100, where 34.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,185 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.7
50.0 – 62.7
Avg Exceeded %
28.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary58.3232.2%8.0%
Middle50.0121.1%11.2%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
58.3
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
50.0
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Wiseburn Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 58.3.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -11.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 12.7 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.1%, 9.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Aviation Elementary leads the district at 63 with 34.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Wiseburn Unified

1 Culture First1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Wiseburn 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
54.8%
White
16.7%
Asian
5.0%
Black
9.8%
Other
13.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
31%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Wiseburn Unified spends $12,185 per student in current expenditures — $2,630 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,185
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,498
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 83.1%
$6,654 → $12,185
Spending Efficiency
4.56
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 36%Other 3%
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)

Wiseburn Unified has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.3 — 14.6 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -11.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Aviation Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 34.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Aviation Elementary
Wiseburn Unified Building Momentum
6334.9%62.2%-3.4pp8.2%1.3%
2Del Aire Elementary
Wiseburn Unified Culture First
5429.5%57.2%-20.1pp7.8%0.8%

Middle Schools (1)

Wiseburn Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.0 — 9.5 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +4.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Wiseburn Middle with a Scope Score of 50 and 21.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Wiseburn Middle
Wiseburn Unified On the Rise
5021.1%52.7%+4.5pp11.2%2.0%

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 Wiseburn 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 Wiseburn Unified a good school district?
Wiseburn Unified has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.6/100, which is 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 28.5% 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 Wiseburn Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Wiseburn Unified is Aviation Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 34.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Wiseburn Unified spend per student?
Wiseburn Unified spends $12,185 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.