Berryessa Union Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary has 10 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 59.2/100 — 15.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sierramont Middle at 69/100, where 39.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,230 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.9%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 59.1/100 | 7 | 39.4% | 11.6% |
| Middle | Solid 59.3/100 | 3 | 32.2% | 12.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Berryessa Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Berryessa Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 59.3.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.6pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 20.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 11.9%, 6.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sierramont Middle leads the district at 69 with 39.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Berryessa Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Berryessa Union Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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
Berryessa Union Elementary spends $13,230 per student in current expenditures — $1,584 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)
Berryessa Union Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.1 — 15.3 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.6pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Northwood Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 45.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwood Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine | 45.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Ruskin Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 50.6% | Solid 62/100 |
| 3 | Vinci Park Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Solid Base | 39.8% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Majestic Way Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine | 39.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 5 | Noble Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum | 42.5% | Solid 59/100 |
| 6 | Summerdale Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Culture First | 34.2% | Solid 57/100 |
| 7 | Brooktree Elementary Berryessa Union Elementary Growth Engine | 24.1% | Developing 48/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Berryessa Union Elementary has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.3 — 18.8 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.9pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Sierramont Middle with a Scope Score of 69 and 39.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierramont Middle Berryessa Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 39.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Piedmont Middle Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum | 27.1% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Morrill Middle Berryessa Union Elementary Building Momentum | 29.8% | Solid 54/100 |
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 Berryessa Union Elementary
- 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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