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Azusa Unified: Azusa Unified averages 38.4/100 — 6.4 points below the state average.

Below Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 38.4/100

Azusa Unified has 10 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 38.4/100 — 6.4 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Victor F. Hodge Elementary at 44/100, where 15.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,729 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.5
32.5 – 44.0
Avg Exceeded %
10.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
27.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
39.0/100
711.2%24.1%
MiddleDeveloping
32.5/100
17.0%23.6%
HighDeveloping
39.2/100
27.1%43.1%

Azusa Unified's high schools average 39.2/100 — 4.6 points below the state average.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
39.0
avg score · 7 schools
Valleydale Elementary
Developing
43/100
Henry Dalton Elementary
Developing
42/100
+4 more elementary schools
Middle
32.5
avg score · 1 school
Gladstone Middle
Developing
33/100
High
39.2
avg score · 2 schools
Azusa High
Developing
44/100
Sierra High
Developing
34/100

District Analysis

Azusa Unified has 10 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 38.4/100 — 6.4 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Azusa Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 39.2.

District-wide elementary growth averages +0.2pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are making incremental gains.

Score range of 11.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 27.9%, 10.0pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.5%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Victor F. Hodge Elementary leads the district at 44 with 15.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Azusa Unified

4 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in Azusa Unified are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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
90.4%
White
2.9%
Asian
1.7%
Black
1.2%
Other
3.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
87%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Azusa Unified spends $15,729 per student in current expenditures — $914 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,729
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
7,330
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 15%
$13,674 → $15,729
Spending Efficiency
2.44
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 34%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
$63,833–$121,181
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
351
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Azusa Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (7)

Azusa Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.0 — 5.8 points below the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +0.2pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Victor F. Hodge Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 15.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Victor F. Hodge Elementary
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
44/100
2Valleydale Elementary
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
43/100
3Henry Dalton Elementary
Azusa Unified On the Rise
11.2%Developing
42/100
4Charles H. Lee Elementary
Azusa Unified On the Rise
7.6%Developing
40/100
5Clifford D. Murray Elementary
Azusa Unified On the Rise
6.2%Developing
36/100
6Magnolia Elementary
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
35/100
7Paramount Elementary
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
33/100

Middle Schools (1)

Azusa Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.5 — 10.1 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +4.9pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Gladstone Middle with a Scope Score of 33 and 7.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Gladstone Middle
Azusa Unified On the Rise
7.0%Developing
33/100

High Schools (2)

Azusa Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.2 — 4.6 points below the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Azusa High with a Scope Score of 44 and 11.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Azusa High
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
44/100
2Sierra High
Azusa Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Developing
34/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 10 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 Azusa 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 Azusa Unified a good school district?
Azusa Unified has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.4/100, which is 6.4 points below the state average. 10.0% 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 Azusa Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Azusa Unified is Victor F. Hodge Elementary with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 15.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Azusa Unified spend per student?
Azusa Unified spends $15,729 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 Azusa Unified?
Teacher salaries in Azusa Unified range from $63,833–$121,181 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.