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Armona Union Elementary: Armona Union Elementary schools score 14.3 points below the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 10.9 points.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 28.9/100

Armona Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 28.9/100 — 14.3 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is California Virtual Academy at Kings at 35/100, where 15.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,778 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 10.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
28.9
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.7
25.6 – 35.3
Avg Exceeded %
8.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.8%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
2
of 3 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
30.6/100
29.2%10.4%
MiddleNeeds Support
25.6/100
16.2%11.6%

Armona Union Elementary's elementary schools average 30.6/100 — 12.6 points below the state average with a −10.9pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Armona Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
30.6
avg score · 2 schools
Middle
25.6
avg score · 1 school
Parkview Middle
Needs Support
26/100

District Analysis

Armona Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 28.9/100 — 14.3 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Armona Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 30.6.

District-wide elementary growth averages -10.9pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 9.7 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 10.8%, 7.1pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 3.7%, above the state average of 1.6%.

California Virtual Academy at Kings leads the district at 35 with 15.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Armona Union Elementary

2 Culture First1 On the Rise

Hidden gems: 1 school in Armona Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — 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
78.9%
White
11.8%
Asian
1.5%
Black
3.3%
Other
4.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
81%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Armona Union Elementary spends $12,778 per student in current expenditures — $2,037 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,778
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,134
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 58.9%
$8,043 → $12,778
Spending Efficiency
2.26
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 59%Support 36%Other 5%
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
$62,194–$124,798
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
53
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Armona Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Armona Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 30.6 — 12.6 points below the state average of 43.2.

Growth averages -10.9pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is California Virtual Academy at Kings with a Scope Score of 35 and 15.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1California Virtual Academy at Kings
Armona Union Elementary Culture First
15.5%Developing
35/100
2Crossroads Charter Academy
Armona Union Elementary Culture First
2.9%Needs Support
26/100

Middle Schools (1)

Armona Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.6 — 14.8 points below the state average of 40.4.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +8.5pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Parkview Middle with a Scope Score of 26 and 6.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Parkview Middle
Armona Union Elementary On the Rise
6.2%Needs Support
26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 Armona Union Elementary

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 Armona Union Elementary a good school district?
Armona Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.9/100, which is 14.3 points below the state average. 8.2% 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 Armona Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Armona Union Elementary is California Virtual Academy at Kings with a Scope Score of 35/100 and 15.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Armona Union Elementary spend per student?
Armona Union Elementary spends $12,778 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 Armona Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Armona Union Elementary range from $62,194–$124,798 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.