Woodlake Unified
Woodlake Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 39.3/100 — 4.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Woodlake High at 53/100, where 17.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,844 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.0%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.8/100 | 1 | 11.3% | 8.4% |
| Middle | Developing 33.5/100 | 1 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| High | Developing 41.9/100 | 2 | 9.8% | 27.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Woodlake Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Woodlake Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.9 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 18.0%, 0.1pp near the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Woodlake High leads the district at 53 with 17.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Woodlake Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Woodlake 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
Woodlake Unified spends $14,844 per student in current expenditures — $29 above 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)
Woodlake Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.8 — 3.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.6pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Castle Rock Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 11.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Rock Elementary Woodlake Unified Building Momentum | Developing 40/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Woodlake Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.5 — 7.0 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +9.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Woodlake Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 7.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlake Valley Middle Woodlake Unified On the Rise | Developing 34/100 |
High Schools (2)
Woodlake Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.9 — 5.6 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Woodlake High with a Scope Score of 53 and 17.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlake High Woodlake Unified Building Momentum | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Bravo Lake High Woodlake Unified Building Momentum | 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 Woodlake 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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