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Alisal Union: Alisal Union averages 36.2/100 — 8.6 points below the state average.

Below Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 36.2/100

Alisal Union has 12 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 36.2/100 — 8.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Bella Elementary at 47/100, where 14.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,439 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 16.2%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.6
15.6 – 47.3
Avg Exceeded %
8.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

Alisal Union's elementary schools average 36.2/100 — 8.6 points below the state average.

District Analysis

Alisal Union has 12 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 36.2/100 — 8.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

District-wide elementary growth averages +0.9pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 31.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 16.2%, 1.7pp near the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Monte Bella Elementary leads the district at 47 with 14.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Alisal Union

5 On the Rise2 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in Alisal Union 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

Hispanic
96.7%
White
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Black
0.1%
Other
1.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
90%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Alisal Union spends $14,439 per student in current expenditures — $376 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,439
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
8,165
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 28.3%
$11,253 → $14,439
Spending Efficiency
2.51
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 30%Other 6%
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
$57,111–$129,403
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
344
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Alisal Union

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (12)

Alisal Union has 12 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.2 — 8.6 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.9pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Monte Bella Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 14.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Bella Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
14.4%Developing
47/100
2Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
7.3%Developing
43/100
3Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
7.6%Developing
42/100
4Alisal Community
Alisal Union On the Rise
13.5%Developing
40/100
5Creekside Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
10.1%Developing
40/100
6Bardin Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
6.1%Developing
38/100
7Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy
Alisal Union Culture First
8.8%Developing
38/100
8Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
38/100
9John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Alisal Union On the Rise
12.4%Developing
37/100
10Fremont Elementary
Alisal Union Culture First
2.6%Needs Support
28/100
11Frank Paul Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
28/100
12Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
Alisal Union Building Momentum
9.3%Needs Support
16/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Alisal Union

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Alisal Union a good school district?
Alisal Union has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.2/100, which is 8.6 points below the state average. 8.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Alisal Union?
The highest-scoring school in Alisal Union is Monte Bella Elementary with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 14.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Alisal Union spend per student?
Alisal Union spends $14,439 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 Alisal Union?
Teacher salaries in Alisal Union range from $57,111–$129,403 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.