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Black Oak Mine Unified: Black Oak Mine Unified high schools lead at 51.0. A 26.7-point spread across all schools shows this is a district of contrasts.

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 43.3/100

Black Oak Mine Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.3/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Northside Elementary at 56/100, where 24.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,062 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 18.1%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.7
28.8 – 55.5
Avg Exceeded %
15.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 4 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
40.7/100
316.1%14.8%
HighSolid
51.0/100
114.4%28.3%

Black Oak Mine Unified's high schools average 51.0/100 — 3.5 points above the state average.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Black Oak Mine Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
40.7
avg score · 3 schools
American River Charter
Developing
38/100
Georgetown Elementary
Needs Support
29/100
High
51.0
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Black Oak Mine Unified has 4 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 43.3/100 — within 0.5 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Black Oak Mine Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 51.0.

District-wide elementary growth averages +2.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 26.7 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 18.1%, 0.0pp near the state average of 18.1%.

District suspension rate averages 4.4%, above the state average of 1.7%.

Northside Elementary leads the district at 56 with 24.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Black Oak Mine Unified

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Black Oak Mine Unified 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
11.1%
White
74.9%
Asian
0.4%
Black
0.3%
Other
13.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
48%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Black Oak Mine Unified spends $12,062 per student in current expenditures — $2,752 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,062
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,284
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 12.5%
$10,724 → $12,062
Spending Efficiency
3.59
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 39%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
$52,561–$96,285
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
54
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Black Oak Mine Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (3)

Black Oak Mine Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.7 — 3.0 points below the state average of 43.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +2.9pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Northside Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 24.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Northside Elementary
Black Oak Mine Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Solid
56/100
2American River Charter
Black Oak Mine Unified On the Rise
9.8%Developing
38/100
3Georgetown Elementary
Black Oak Mine Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Needs Support
29/100

High Schools (1)

Black Oak Mine Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.0 — 3.5 points above the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High with a Scope Score of 51 and 14.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Golden Sierra Junior Senior High
Black Oak Mine Unified Building Momentum
14.4%Solid
51/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 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 Black Oak Mine 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 Black Oak Mine Unified a good school district?
Black Oak Mine Unified has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.3/100, which is within 0.5 points of the state average. 15.7% 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 Black Oak Mine Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Black Oak Mine Unified is Northside Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 24.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Black Oak Mine Unified spend per student?
Black Oak Mine Unified spends $12,062 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 Black Oak Mine Unified?
Teacher salaries in Black Oak Mine Unified range from $52,561–$96,285 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.