Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified has 12 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 36.5/100 — 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) at 57/100, where 28.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,008 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 39.2/100 | 7 | 15.2% | 19.1% |
| Middle | Developing 32.8/100 | 2 | 11.8% | 28.5% |
| High | Developing 32.6/100 | 3 | 6.7% | 53.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -4.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 38.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 29.3%, 11.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) leads the district at 57 with 28.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified is classified as Growth Engine — 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
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified spends $13,008 per student in current expenditures — $1,807 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 (7)
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.2 — 4.6 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -4.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) with a Scope Score of 57 and 28.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Competitive Edge Charter Academy (CECA) Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Culture First | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Ridgeview Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Growth Engine | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Chapman Heights Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Wildwood Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Valley Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Dunlap Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 7 | Calimesa Elementary Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 24/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.8 — 7.7 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Park View Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 11.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park View Middle Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Developing 33/100 |
| 2 | Mesa View Middle Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Developing 32/100 |
High Schools (3)
Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.6 — 14.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Yucaipa High with a Scope Score of 57 and 17.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yucaipa High Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Solid 57/100 |
| 2 | Green Valley High Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 3 | Oak View High School & Education Center Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 19/100 |
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 Yucaipa-Calimesa 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
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