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Antioch Unified: Antioch Unified high schools lead at 37.6. A 43.1-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Below Average2024–25 data27 schools · avg 31.3/100

Antioch Unified has 27 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 31.3/100 — 13.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Dozier-Libbey Medical High at 60/100, where 27.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,277 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 31.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
31.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.1
16.9 – 59.9
Avg Exceeded %
7.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
31.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
27
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
3
of 27 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
30.9/100
197.3%30.2%
MiddleNeeds Support
23.2/100
33.2%31.7%
HighDeveloping
37.6/100
58.9%36.7%

Antioch Unified's high schools average 37.6/100 — 6.1 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
30.9
avg score · 19 schools
Orchard Park
Developing
44/100
Rocketship Delta Prep
Developing
39/100
Mission Elementary
Developing
37/100
+16 more elementary schools
Middle
23.2
avg score · 3 schools
Dallas Ranch Middle
Needs Support
28/100
Park Middle
Needs Support
21/100
Antioch Middle
Needs Support
21/100
High
37.6
avg score · 5 schools
Deer Valley High
Developing
44/100
Antioch High
Developing
38/100
+2 more high schools

District Analysis

Antioch Unified has 27 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 31.3/100 — 13.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Antioch Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 37.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages +2.4pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 43.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 31.5%, 13.6pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Dozier-Libbey Medical High leads the district at 60 with 27.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Antioch Unified

10 On the Rise1 Growth Engine16 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 11 schools in Antioch Unified are classified as On the Rise (10) or 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

Hispanic
50.3%
White
10.4%
Asian
4.8%
Black
22.5%
Other
12.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
76%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Antioch Unified spends $13,277 per student in current expenditures — $1,538 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,277
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
15,652
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.8%
$11,670 → $13,277
Spending Efficiency
2.36
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 31%Other 4%
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
$63,441–$131,859
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
763
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Antioch Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (19)

Antioch Unified has 19 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.9 — 14.0 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +2.4pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Orchard Park with a Scope Score of 44 and 10.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orchard Park
Antioch Unified Growth Engine
10.9%Developing
44/100
2Rocketship Delta Prep
Antioch Unified On the Rise
11.8%Developing
39/100
3Mission Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
8.3%Developing
37/100
4Diablo Vista Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
37/100
5Thomas Gaines Virtual Academy
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
13.5%Developing
36/100
6Antioch Charter Academy II
Antioch Unified On the Rise
9.5%Developing
35/100
7Antioch Charter Academy
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
35/100
8Muir (John) Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
34/100
9Turner Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Developing
34/100
10Kimball Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
7.0%Developing
33/100
11Sutter Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
5.7%Needs Support
29/100
12Grant Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
5.5%Needs Support
29/100
13Lone Tree Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
7.1%Needs Support
28/100
14Carmen Dragon Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
5.3%Needs Support
27/100
15Jack London Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
4.0%Needs Support
25/100
16Belshaw Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
22/100
17Prospects High (Alternative)
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
22/100
18Marsh Elementary
Antioch Unified On the Rise
0.9%Needs Support
21/100
19Fremont Elementary
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Needs Support
17/100

Middle Schools (3)

Antioch Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.2 — 19.4 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +2.7pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Dallas Ranch Middle with a Scope Score of 28 and 4.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dallas Ranch Middle
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
28/100
2Park Middle
Antioch Unified On the Rise
3.5%Needs Support
21/100
3Antioch Middle
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
21/100

High Schools (5)

Antioch Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.6 — 6.1 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Dozier-Libbey Medical High with a Scope Score of 60 and 27.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dozier-Libbey Medical High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
27.2%Solid
60/100
2Deer Valley High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
44/100
3Antioch High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
3.0%Developing
38/100
4Bidwell Continuation High
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
0.6%Needs Support
26/100
5Live Oak High (Continuation)
Antioch Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
20/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 27 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 Antioch Unified

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 Antioch Unified a good school district?
Antioch Unified has 27 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.3/100, which is 13.6 points below the state average. 7.2% 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 Antioch Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Antioch Unified is Dozier-Libbey Medical High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 27.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Antioch Unified spend per student?
Antioch Unified spends $13,277 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 Antioch Unified?
Teacher salaries in Antioch Unified range from $63,441–$131,859 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.