Yuba City Unified
Yuba City Unified has 15 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.5/100 — 9.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tierra Buena Elementary at 53/100, where 35.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,758 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 35.1/100 | 11 | 14.1% | 17.6% |
| Middle | Needs Support 15.1/100 | 1 | 3.5% | 25.3% |
| High | Developing 38.6/100 | 3 | 10.2% | 29.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Yuba City Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Yuba City Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 38.2 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 20.5%, 2.3pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Tierra Buena Elementary leads the district at 53 with 35.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Yuba City Unified
Hidden gems: 5 schools in Yuba City Unified are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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
Yuba City Unified spends $12,758 per student in current expenditures — $2,057 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 (11)
Yuba City Unified has 11 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.1 — 8.6 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.5pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Tierra Buena Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 35.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 35.8% | Solid 53/100 |
| 2 | Lincrest Elementary Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary Yuba City Unified Culture First | 20.1% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City Unified On the Rise | 19.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Barry Elementary Yuba City Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | Andros Karperos Yuba City Unified On the Rise | 11.2% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | April Lane Elementary Yuba City Unified On the Rise | 5.7% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Riverbend Elementary Yuba City Unified On the Rise | 14.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 9 | Park Avenue Elementary Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 10 | King Avenue Elementary Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 11 | Bridge Street Elementary Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Yuba City Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 15.1 — 25.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -3.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Gray Avenue Middle with a Scope Score of 15 and 3.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray Avenue Middle Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 3.5% | Needs Support 15/100 |
High Schools (3)
Yuba City Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.6 — 8.8 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Yuba City High with a Scope Score of 48 and 13.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuba City High Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | River Valley High Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 14.3% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | Albert Powell Continuation Yuba City Unified Building Momentum | 2.5% | Needs Support 26/100 |
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 Yuba City 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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