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Woodland Joint Unified

Below Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 35.8/100

Woodland Joint Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Spring Lake Elementary at 61/100, where 35.9% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,626 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.4
14.4 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
12.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
15
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 15 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
34.7/100
1213.8%20.8%
HighDeveloping
40.0/100
38.1%36.0%

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
34.7
avg score · 12 schools
Zamora Elementary
Developing
47/100
+9 more elementary schools
High
40.0
avg score · 3 schools
Pioneer High
Solid
56/100
Woodland Senior High
Developing
50/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: Woodland Joint Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.0.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 46.4 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.9%, 5.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.9%, below the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Spring Lake Elementary leads the district at 61 with 35.9% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Woodland Joint Unified

4 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Woodland Joint Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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
68.0%
White
18.6%
Asian
5.4%
Black
1.5%
Other
6.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
74%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Woodland Joint Unified spends $12,626 per student in current expenditures — $2,188 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,626
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,658
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9.9%
$11,493 → $12,626
Spending Efficiency
2.83
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 37%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

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$54,750–$111,650
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
578
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (12)

Woodland Joint Unified has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.7 — 9.1 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -2.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Spring Lake Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 35.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Spring Lake Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Strong All-Around
35.9%Solid
61/100
2Zamora Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
31.5%Developing
47/100
3Science & Technology Academy at Knights Landing
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
18.3%Developing
45/100
4Beamer Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified On the Rise
14.6%Developing
43/100
5Plainfield Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
17.2%Developing
37/100
6Rhoda Maxwell Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified On the Rise
6.7%Developing
32/100
7Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified On the Rise
9.9%Developing
31/100
8Gibson Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
27/100
9Dingle Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified On the Rise
4.8%Needs Support
26/100
10Woodland Prairie Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Needs Support
25/100
11Freeman Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Needs Support
23/100
12T. L. Whitehead Elementary
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
2.2%Needs Support
21/100

High Schools (3)

Woodland Joint Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.0 — 7.4 points below the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Pioneer High with a Scope Score of 56 and 14.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pioneer High
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Solid
56/100
2Woodland Senior High
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
50/100
3Cache Creek High (Continuation)
Woodland Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.7%Needs Support
14/100

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 Woodland Joint 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 Woodland Joint Unified a good school district?
Woodland Joint Unified has 15 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.8/100, which is 8.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.6% 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 Woodland Joint Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Woodland Joint Unified is Spring Lake Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 35.9% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Woodland Joint Unified spend per student?
Woodland Joint Unified spends $12,626 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 Woodland Joint Unified?
Teacher salaries in Woodland Joint Unified range from $54,750–$111,650 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.